Gunmen launched coordinated attacks on three communities in northern Nigeria on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people and the abduction of several others, according to reports from multiple news sources. The attacks, which occurred in the Borgu area of Niger State, targeted the villages of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa.
Six people were killed in Tunga-Makeri, while 26 died in Kosonko, according to Sky News, citing Niger State police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun. The raids, which began at dawn, involved gunmen on motorcycles. The exact number of those abducted remained unclear.
The attacks come amid a complex security crisis in northern Nigeria, where armed groups affiliated with ISIL (ISIS) and criminal gangs operate, according to Al Jazeera. The situation has drawn criticism, including from US President Donald Trump.
In other news, four new astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, replacing a crew that had to return to Earth early due to health concerns, as reported by Sky News. The newcomers, representing the US, France, and Russia, will now conduct research in the orbital research laboratory.
Also, the Department of Homeland Security has reportedly increased its efforts to identify the owners of social media accounts that criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to TechCrunch, citing The New York Times. The department has sent hundreds of subpoenas to tech companies, a practice that has become more common in recent months.
In a separate story, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring described her experience, stating that her recruiters "laughed" as she was sexually assaulted, according to Sky News. The woman, who was trafficked from Cape Town to Epstein's private island and ranch, described the psychological bondage that kept victims ensnared.
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