Militants kill 20 in northwest Nigeria near Niger border: report
Militant attack in northwest Nigeria near the Niger border kills 20, signaling a resurgence of violence from the Lakurawa group.
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An attack by suspected radical militants from a group that was targeted by the United States in December airstrikes has killed 20 people in northwest Nigeria, an intel report showed on Sunday.A confidential security report prepared for the United Nations seen by AFP said militants from the shadowy Lakurawa group raided the Fesken Rafi community in Kebbi state's Arewa district near the border with Niger, "killing more than 20 victims".The raid reportedly occurred a few days ago, according to local media but was only reported over the weekend after the Kebbi state deputy governor visited the area. No exact date was given.
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