Mora provides details about Colombian mercenaries in the area, stating they use drones, explosives, and hitmen to terrorize locals, worsening the violence significantly.
Tom Homan stated, 'ICE agents are facing an 830% increase in assaults because of smears from the left. Their words have consequences. We won't let them pretend they don't.'
The deadly attack on Friday took place in Zamfara State, the epicentre of attacks by heavily armed men known locally as bandits who have been wreaking havoc across Nigeria's northwest in recent years, kidnapping thousands, killing hundreds and making it unsafe to travel by road.
Rep. Mike Collins attributed the civil unrest in 2020 to former President Joe Biden, suggesting it was exacerbated during his administration, and criticized the perceived lawlessness during that time.
Razek Hassan al-Shalabi, Mohammad's father, sat among the town's inhabitants and relatives who came to mourn the young men at the school. "In the morning he told me he wanted to get married," he told DW. "He talked about starting a family, and now we bury him."
On Saturday night, violence erupted in Torre Pacheco, with armed groups roaming the streets, partly incited by social media posts from far-right groups. Videos showed confrontations between men in far-right symbols and migrants, leading to minor injuries and arrests.
In the video of the incident, Narciso Barranco is seen holding a Weedwacker outside IHOP when he was approached by masked federal agents. His family described the confrontation as terrifying and highlighted how Barranco attempted to run away, fearing for his safety.
Blood traces were discovered in every room of Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth's flat, indicating severe violence had occurred within the residence. Forensic investigator Emma White noted signs of attempted cleanup alongside blood staining.