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At least 17 people killed by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria
At least 13 others were wounded, and a local official blamed the attack on the state government’s refusal to negotiate with armed gangs.
- At least 17 farmers were killed and 13 others wounded by gunmen as they worked in their fields in northwestern Nigeria's Zamfara state on Friday.
- No group has claimed responsibility, but attacks by armed gangs have increased in recent months in the region.
- A local official blamed the attack on the state government's refusal to negotiate with the gunmen and appealed for action against their hideout.
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Armed men killed at least 17 farmers and injured at least 13 others while working in their fields in north-western Nigeria, said one local official and one resident.
·Montreal, Canada
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At least 17 killed, 13 wounded by gunmen in Nigeria
Gunmen killed at least 17 farmers and wounded at least 13 others as they worked in their fields in northwestern Nigeria, a local official and a resident said. The attack occurred on Friday in the town of Goron Namaye in the Maradun area of Zamfara state. No group has claimed responsibility but attacks by armed...
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At least 17 people killed by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria
Gunmen have killed at least 17 farmers and wounded about 13 others in northwestern Nigeria. The attack happened Friday in the town of Goron Namaye, Zamfara state.
·New York, United States
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Total News Sources44
Leaning Left13Leaning Right9Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
42% Left
L 42%
C 29%
R 29%
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