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Dozens Killed in Fresh Attack in Plateau State, Nigeria
Over 20 people have been killed and many injured in a fresh attack in Plateau State, Nigeria. The incident adds to ongoing security concerns in the region.
18 Aug, 08:00 — 18 Aug, 16:46
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Nigeria: Dozens killed in Plateau state attack
Officials in Nigeria have said at least 25 people were killed in their homes when armed men stormed their village Monday night. Fears of reprisal are real as violence between Muslim herders and Christian farmers spirals.
Read full article →vanguard-ngMixed11d ago
Over 20 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack
The attack, according to residents, occurred between midnight on Monday and the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The post Over 20 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Akinbayo Wahab
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First report: vanguard-ng · 18 Aug, 08:00|Full coverage: 2 · 9h|Window: 9h
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