# Gunmen Kill 25 Villagers in House-to-House Raid in Central Nigeria

Attackers went door-to-door in a village in central Nigeria, killing at least 25 residents. The raid follows a pattern of deadly communal and armed violence in the region, highlighting worsening security challenges for local communities.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/19/attackers-go-house-to-house-killing-25-villagers-in-central-nigeria?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:25:26 +0000