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5 Killed In Mosque Attack In Zamfara State

November 24 2020

Nigeria

At least five people have been killed and 18 abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state, reports Xinhua, China's state-run news agency.

On Nov. 20, gunmen disguised as congregants opened fire on members at the mosque in Dutsen Gari village during Friday prayers, killing two immediately, police said on Sunday.

Three more later died of wounds sustained during the attack.

Another 18 people, including the imam, were kidnapped by the attackers as they fled...

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