Nigeria's president sends army to Kwara State after massacre

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Nigeria's President deployed the army after gunmen killed up to 162 people in a village attack. The massacre in Kwara State occurred after military operations against "terrorist elements" in the region. Gunmen burned shops and a traditional ruler's home. The attack, blamed on Boko Haram, highlights Nigeria's ongoing struggles with armed gangs and jihadist groups.


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