Siege of Birnin Gwari

Siege of Birnin Gwari
Part of Nigerian bandit conflict
DateMay 31 - June 3, 2022
Location
Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Result

Indecisive

  • Fighting ceases after June 3
Belligerents
Nigeria
Birnin Gwari Vanguards for Safety and Good Governance		 Ansaru
Casualties and losses
Unknown 2+ killed
Many civilians killed
Many civilians kidnapped


Between May 31 and June 2, 2022, militants from Ansaru laid siege to the town of Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, Nigeria, kidnapping and killing people who tried to get in or out of the city.

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