Gunmen attack Plateau military checkpoint, kill soldier, steal weapons
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What Vanguard reported
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Gunmen have attacked troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) at a checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a soldier and carting away two weapons. The attack occurred at about 8pm on Saturday at Sopp Checkpoint in Ungwan Boka, Riyom LGA. Our corresp
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Gunmen attack Plateau military checkpoint, kill soldier, steal weapons. By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Gunmen have attacked troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) at a checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a soldier and carting away two weapons. The attack occurred at about 8pm on Saturday at Sopp Checkpoint in Ungwan Boka, Riyom LGA. Our corresp Covered by 1 publications. Vanguard: Gunmen attack Plateau military checkpoint, kill soldier, steal weapons.
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- Vanguard Nigeria Gunmen attack Plateau military checkpoint, kill soldier, steal weapons By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Gunmen have attacked troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) at a checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a soldier and carting away two weapons. The attack occurred at about 8pm on Saturday at Sopp Checkpoint in Ungwan Boka, Riyom LGA. Our corresp 2 h ago · Tier 3
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