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Over the weekend, attacks by gunmen on motorbikes in two communities in Nigeria’s Niger State left dozens dead and kidnapped, local media reported. The raids come two weeks after authorities in Nigeria launched a major military operation to crack down on bandits in the area. Residents of Galadima Kogo and …

At least 21 people were killed Tuesday night during an attack led by gunmen on motorbikes in the north-western Nigerian state of Sokoto on several villages in Sabon Birni area. The state’s police spokesperson, Sanusi Abubakar, confirmed the killings but said they were still gathering details. According to villagers, the …