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Nigeria: Many Bodies Recovered After Niger Mosque Attacks, LG Chairman Says, As Tinubu Orders Rescue Operation

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An attack on a mosque in Niger State, Nigeria, has resulted in nearly 30 deaths and the abduction of over 60 individuals, according to local government chairman Abdullahi. Military forces have since been deployed to the area to restore order, though the violence has caused significant displacement among local residents seeking safety.

In response to the incident, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a rescue operation to secure the release of the kidnapped victims. Authorities are currently working to stabilize the region following the military intervention.

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