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The decision to pay the militants is likely to irritate US President Donald...
Dozens of people have been killed in coordinated dawn raids across three villages in Niger State, Nigeria, after armed men on motorcycles stormed communities, shooting residents, burning homes, and abducting an unknown number of people.
What Happened
According to Musa Saidu, head of the State Emergency Management Agency, the attacks struck Tunga‑Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa early Saturday morning.
Police confirmed six deaths...
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