Violence mars Radda’s campaign kick-off in Katsina
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What Punch reported
Violence marred the campaign kick-off of Katsina Governor Dikko Radda in Funtua, leaving several APC supporters injured and property damaged.
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Violence mars Radda’s campaign kick-off in Katsina. Violence marred the campaign kick-off of Katsina Governor Dikko Radda in Funtua, leaving several APC supporters injured and property damaged. Covered by 1 publications. Punch: Violence mars Radda’s campaign kick-off in Katsina.
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- Punch Nigeria Violence mars Radda’s campaign kick-off in Katsina Violence marred the campaign kick-off of Katsina Governor Dikko Radda in Funtua, leaving several APC supporters injured and property damaged. 29 Oct · Tier 3
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