Bloody Gun Battle in Northern Nigeria Leaves Scores Dead

A series of bloody confrontations between gunmen and security forces, that started over the weekend, in various parts of northern Nigeria left scores dead and hundreds arrested.

Bombs, weapons and ammunition were discovered during a Joint Task Force raid on the home of Boko Haram spokesperson Abu Qaqa in Kano.

Arms and ammunition recovered by JTF in Maiduguri

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