
26 Killed in Easter Attacks in Nigeria
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Nigerias Easter weekend marked a grim chapter with at least twenty-six fatalities in three brutal attacks. The deadliest hit Mbalom community in Benue State, killing seventeen. These incidents, fueled by land disputes and criminal gangs, have left communities shattered, especially as the rainy season approaches. Meanwhile, Islamic State-linked fighters killed four officers in Borno State and gunmen opened fire during an Easter service in Kaduna, killing five. The army thwarted an abduction attempt, recovering victims bodies. Nigerias government denies claims of Christian persecution, insisting its a complex security issue.
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1:02her moves as the speculation builds. That's the story for today, Global News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Kory with the Story.
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