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Gunmen kill police officer, two civilians in Sokoto, burn security vehicles

Punch Nigeria about 3 hours 1 mins read

Suspected Lakurawa militants attacked Girkau community in Sokoto, killing a police officer and two civilians, and burning security vehicles. Read more on t Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-police-officer-two-civilians-in-sokoto-burn-security-vehicles/

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