Bandits Attack Kogi Communities
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Bandits have killed three residents in Iluke community, Kogi State, prompting vows of justice from state authorities. Separately, armed bandits attacked a school, killing the vice principal and two others, while troops foiled an abduction attempt.
Bandits abduct Zamfara LG chairman, kill four
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Bandits abduct Zamfara LG chairman, kill four security personnel
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Zamfara: Bandits abduct local govt chair, kill four securitymen
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