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60 killed in armed attacks in northwestern Nigeria

60 killed in armed attacks in northwestern Nigeria

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09 Apr 2026, 07:31 GMT+

ABUJA, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) -- At least 60 people were killed in armed attacks in northwestern Nigeria.

According to local authorities, at least 20 people were killed in the town of Irina in Shiroro area of Niger State, while gunmen carried out deadly raids on several towns in Kebbi State, killing more than 40 others.

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