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12 family members burnt to death, others kidnapped in Zamfara

Nigerian Tribune's headline. Reported by Nigerian Tribune.

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Operatives of the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS), in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a 41-year-old Dangote

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12 family members burnt to death, others kidnapped in Zamfara. Operatives of the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS), in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a 41-year-old Dangote Covered by 1 publications. Nigerian Tribune: 12 family members burnt to death, others kidnapped in Zamfara.

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  1. Nigerian Tribune Nigeria 12 family members burnt to death, others kidnapped in Zamfara Operatives of the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS), in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a 41-year-old Dangote 1 h ago · Tier 3

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