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150 Feared Dead in Attack on Nigerian Villages

HeadlineApr 13, 2022

Officials in Nigeria say as many as 150 people were killed on Sunday when armed men invaded a number of villages in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, opening fire on residents and burning down homes. The attackers are believed to have abducted dozens of people. No group has taken responsibility for the attack.

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