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Bandits kill 13 in Niger community
Bandits on Tuesday killed 13 people in Nakundna village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The spokesman for the state police command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.
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He also dismissed reports that 37 people were killed in the attack.
The spokesman said a police tactical team led by had been deployed to the area to prevent recurrence of the incident.
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