Dozens of people have reportedly been killed by unidentified gunmen in a ferocious attack on two villages in Nigeria.
Dozens of people have reportedly been killed by unidentified gunmen in a ferocious attack on two villages in Nigeria's western state of Kwara.
The attackers set fire to shops and homes, along with the residence of the traditional leader, forcing the residents of Nuku and Woro to flee.
The death toll is unclear, with a local lawmaker saying at least 35 people had died, while a Red Cross official told the AFP news agency the figure had gone up to 162.
The attack, one of several across Nigeria in the last 24 hours, comes as the defence minister confirmed that a small team of US troops was in the country to help with intelligence and training.
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