Farmers Killed in Retaliatory Attack Following Security Raids in Sokoto

At least eight farmers were killed and five others injured in a fresh assault in Sokoto, Nigeria, which investigators believe is a retaliatory strike following recent counter-insurgency operations by security forces.

31 Aug, 07:22 — 31 Aug, 07:22

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Eight farmers killed, five injured in fresh Sokoto attack after security forces’ raids

The source added that the timing and circumstances of the assault strongly suggested that the attackers were seeking to avenge the deaths of their members during security operations conducted in the area over the past several days. The post Eight farmers killed, five injured in fresh Sokoto attack after security forces’ raids appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Farmers Killed in Retaliatory Attack Following Security Raids in Sokoto

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Eight farmers killed, five injured in fresh Sokoto attack after security forces’ raids

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