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45 said dead in attack by armed bandits in northern Nigeria
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleForty-five people died in an attack by armed bandits in northern Nigeria, civilian militia members say, amid growing levels of rural violence often involving cattle theft, robbery and kidnappings for ransom.
“The 45 bodies were found scattered in the bush. The bandits pursued residents who mobilized to defend the village after overpowering them,” says a vigilante who did not give his name.
— AFP
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