Nigeria violence: Widespread attacks by armed gangs
Despite the presence of the army and hundreds of volunteer vigilantes, ‘bandits’ continue to kill and maim villagers.
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There is a growing concern in northern Nigeria where violence has increased significantly.
More than 100 people have been killed in the past month by armed gangs.
What began as a conflict between farmers and cattle herders a decade ago has now turned into regular killings and kidnappings.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris, who went on patrol in Zamfara State with Nigerian security forces, has more.
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Published On 10 May 2019