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Boko Haram rapes women, kill others in Borno village attack

Terrorists group, Boko Haram has attacked Shawa village in Askira Local Government Area of Borno State. The leader of the youth vigilance group in the area, Istifanus Apagu said the terrorists came to the village late Sunday, attacking the villagers. Another Civilian Joint Task Force member told Punch that the Boko Haram fighters killed “many... Read More

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July 1, 2013

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Armed and dangerous: Women arrested with assault weapons, IEDs in Maiduguri

by Rachel Ogbu Two women were arrested in Maiduguri on Sunday attempting to smuggle assault weapons into the market. A new youth vigilance group, popularly called “the Civilian JTF’’ apprehended the two women at the Bulabulin entrance gate of the market. According to an eyewitness report, the women concealed the weapons in their dresses. One... Read More

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