Two feared killed, 20 abducted in fresh Kaduna community attack
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Suspected terrorists have reportedly killed two people and abducted 20 others in a fresh attack on Akwando community in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State.
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Two feared killed, 20 abducted in fresh Kaduna community attack. Suspected terrorists have reportedly killed two people and abducted 20 others in a fresh attack on Akwando community in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. Covered by 1 publications. Punch: Two feared killed, 20 abducted in fresh Kaduna community attack.
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- Punch Nigeria Two feared killed, 20 abducted in fresh Kaduna community attack Suspected terrorists have reportedly killed two people and abducted 20 others in a fresh attack on Akwando community in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. 1 h ago · Tier 3
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