Eight killed, six missing as gunmen attack Nasarawa village

At least eight people have been confirmed dead, while six others are missing, following an armed attack on Nindama village in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

This was contained in a post shared on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X.

The incident, which happened in the early hours of Friday, October 10, saw gunmen storm the community around 3:30 a.m., shooting sporadically and killing residents.

According to Makama, two other victims sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical treatment, while security agencies have intensified efforts to rescue the missing persons and track down the attackers.

Later in the afternoon, around 3:30 p.m., a combined team of security personnel including the army, police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) visited the scene alongside the Executive Chairman of Kokona LGA, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu.

Sources said the bodies of the victims had been taken to the mortuary, while preliminary investigations suggested the attack might be linked to a lingering land dispute in the area.

Security forces have since assured residents of increased patrols and urged anyone with useful information to assist ongoing investigations.