Gunmen kill at least 29 at football pitch in north-east Nigeria, governor says

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At least 29 people killed at a football pitch — Heightened security concerns during public events.
Attack part of ongoing wave of violence across Nigeria — Increased risk of similar incidents in other regions.

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Gunmen kill at least 29 at football pitch in north-east Nigeria, governor says

Attack in Adamawa state continues wave of violence across the country, including armed raid on orphanage in KogiGunmen have killed at least 29 people in north-east Nigeria, a state governor said on Monday, with local people saying the attackers targeted young people gathered at a football pitch,...

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