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One of the most talked about Islamic
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One of the most talked about Islamic
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One of the most talked about Islamic preachers in Nigeria who have had
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preachers in Nigeria who have had
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preachers in Nigeria who have had photographs with people suspected to be
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photographs with people suspected to be
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photographs with people suspected to be terrorists terrorizing villages and
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terrorists terrorizing villages and
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terrorists terrorizing villages and communities in the northern part of
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communities in the northern part of
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communities in the northern part of Nigeria when he visited the suspected
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Nigeria when he visited the suspected
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Nigeria when he visited the suspected terrorists in their camps inside forests
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terrorists in their camps inside forests
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terrorists in their camps inside forests on the ground of having peace talk with
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on the ground of having peace talk with
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on the ground of having peace talk with the armed groups. Shake armored Abu Bakr
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the armed groups. Shake armored Abu Bakr
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the armed groups. Shake armored Abu Bakr Mammud Gumi has described as a terrorist
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Mammud Gumi has described as a terrorist
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Mammud Gumi has described as a terrorist act the United States US military action
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act the United States US military action
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act the United States US military action ordered by President Donald Trump that
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ordered by President Donald Trump that
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ordered by President Donald Trump that attacked and killed yet to be ascetained
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attacked and killed yet to be ascetained
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attacked and killed yet to be ascetained total numbers of ISIS affiliated
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total numbers of ISIS affiliated
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total numbers of ISIS affiliated Lacarawa terrorists in Sakuto state on
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Lacarawa terrorists in Sakuto state on
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Lacarawa terrorists in Sakuto state on Christmas Day. This the Islamic cleric
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Christmas Day. This the Islamic cleric
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Christmas Day. This the Islamic cleric called on the people in the villages
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called on the people in the villages
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called on the people in the villages affected by the US missile strikes on
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affected by the US missile strikes on
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affected by the US missile strikes on Thursday night to post on social media
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Thursday night to post on social media
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Thursday night to post on social media platforms evidences of damages caused by
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platforms evidences of damages caused by
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platforms evidences of damages caused by the US military action. According to
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the US military action. According to
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the US military action. According to Gumi, it is in line with the teachers of
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Gumi, it is in line with the teachers of
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Gumi, it is in line with the teachers of Islam for terrorists to be killed. But
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Islam for terrorists to be killed. But
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Islam for terrorists to be killed. But the killing must be done by people with
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the killing must be done by people with
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the killing must be done by people with a clean and holy hands and not by
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a clean and holy hands and not by
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a clean and holy hands and not by another terrorist whose hands are
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another terrorist whose hands are
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another terrorist whose hands are stained with the blood of hundreds of
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stained with the blood of hundreds of
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stained with the blood of hundreds of thousands of innocent children, women
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thousands of innocent children, women
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thousands of innocent children, women and men just recently stressing that the
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and men just recently stressing that the
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and men just recently stressing that the US involvement in the fight against
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US involvement in the fight against
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US involvement in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria will make the
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terrorism in Nigeria will make the
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terrorism in Nigeria will make the country becomes an enemy of its
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country becomes an enemy of its
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country becomes an enemy of its neighbors a theater of war because the
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neighbors a theater of war because the
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neighbors a theater of war because the involvement will attract the real
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involvement will attract the real
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involvement will attract the real anti-US forces into the West Africa
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anti-US forces into the West Africa
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anti-US forces into the West Africa country and in a manner that looked like
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country and in a manner that looked like
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country and in a manner that looked like mockery Shikbumi said dropping a few
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mockery Shikbumi said dropping a few
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mockery Shikbumi said dropping a few bombs here and there cannot tackle the
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bombs here and there cannot tackle the
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bombs here and there cannot tackle the menace of terror. They need serious
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menace of terror. They need serious
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menace of terror. They need serious military on the ground which if we are
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military on the ground which if we are
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military on the ground which if we are serious we have enough men to do that.
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serious we have enough men to do that.
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serious we have enough men to do that. In contrary to Gum's assertions the
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In contrary to Gum's assertions the
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In contrary to Gum's assertions the Nigeria government through the office of
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Nigeria government through the office of
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Nigeria government through the office of the minister of foreign affairs Ysef
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the minister of foreign affairs Ysef
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the minister of foreign affairs Ysef Tuger said it was President Bola Ahmed
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Tuger said it was President Bola Ahmed
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Tuger said it was President Bola Ahmed Tonubu on Thursday that gave the US the
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Tonubu on Thursday that gave the US the
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Tonubu on Thursday that gave the US the approval to carry out the strikes
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approval to carry out the strikes
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approval to carry out the strikes against the terrorists. But the
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against the terrorists. But the
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against the terrorists. But the government statement apparently did not
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government statement apparently did not
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government statement apparently did not go down well with Omi Saware, a human
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go down well with Omi Saware, a human
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go down well with Omi Saware, a human rights activist and the founder of
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rights activist and the founder of
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rights activist and the founder of Sahare Reporters News Media, who
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Sahare Reporters News Media, who
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Sahare Reporters News Media, who insisted that it is evident that the
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insisted that it is evident that the
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insisted that it is evident that the strikes were carried out without the
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strikes were carried out without the
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strikes were carried out without the genuine authority or informed consent of
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genuine authority or informed consent of
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genuine authority or informed consent of the weaklings masquerading as government
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the weaklings masquerading as government
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the weaklings masquerading as government under Asaw Juba Ahmed Tonubu. And in a
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under Asaw Juba Ahmed Tonubu. And in a
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under Asaw Juba Ahmed Tonubu. And in a swift reaction to Omi Saware, one of the
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swift reaction to Omi Saware, one of the
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swift reaction to Omi Saware, one of the recently nominated and confirmed
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recently nominated and confirmed
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recently nominated and confirmed ambassador designate, Reno Omry said, "I
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ambassador designate, Reno Omry said, "I
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ambassador designate, Reno Omry said, "I am afraid I will have to disagree with
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am afraid I will have to disagree with
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am afraid I will have to disagree with Mr. Omar and others like him who are
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Mr. Omar and others like him who are
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Mr. Omar and others like him who are misinforming the Nigerian public that
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misinforming the Nigerian public that
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misinforming the Nigerian public that the recent actions against terrorists
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the recent actions against terrorists
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the recent actions against terrorists are proof that Nigeria lacks
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are proof that Nigeria lacks
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are proof that Nigeria lacks sovereignty. Such views are indicative
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sovereignty. Such views are indicative
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sovereignty. Such views are indicative of a lack of awareness of international
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of a lack of awareness of international
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of a lack of awareness of international relations. It is also wrong for Mr.
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relations. It is also wrong for Mr.
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relations. It is also wrong for Mr. Saware to call our government and
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Saware to call our government and
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Saware to call our government and military weak. Shake armored Abu Bakr
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military weak. Shake armored Abu Bakr
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military weak. Shake armored Abu Bakr Mammud Gumi in a statement titled the
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Mammud Gumi in a statement titled the
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Mammud Gumi in a statement titled the symbolism of the US strike. He shared on
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symbolism of the US strike. He shared on
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symbolism of the US strike. He shared on his verified Facebook account when he
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his verified Facebook account when he
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his verified Facebook account when he rared the news link of a post published
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rared the news link of a post published
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rared the news link of a post published by CNN on Friday said annihilating
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by CNN on Friday said annihilating
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by CNN on Friday said annihilating terrorists is an Islamic obligation. The
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terrorists is an Islamic obligation. The
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terrorists is an Islamic obligation. The prophet peace be upon him wished he
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prophet peace be upon him wished he
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prophet peace be upon him wished he annihilated them. He said should I live
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annihilated them. He said should I live
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annihilated them. He said should I live till they appear I would kill them as
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till they appear I would kill them as
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till they appear I would kill them as the killing of the nation of ad
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the killing of the nation of ad
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the killing of the nation of ad al-Bukari and Muslim. This said, it
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al-Bukari and Muslim. This said, it
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al-Bukari and Muslim. This said, it should only be carried out by clean,
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should only be carried out by clean,
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should only be carried out by clean, holy hands, not by another terrorist
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holy hands, not by another terrorist
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holy hands, not by another terrorist whose hands are stained with the blood
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whose hands are stained with the blood
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whose hands are stained with the blood of hundreds of thousands of innocent
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of hundreds of thousands of innocent
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of hundreds of thousands of innocent children, women, and men just recently.
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children, women, and men just recently.
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children, women, and men just recently. This is the mistake Nigeria has made.
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This is the mistake Nigeria has made.
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This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don't fight terrorists in
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Terrorists don't fight terrorists in
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Terrorists don't fight terrorists in while many Nigerians were asleep after
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while many Nigerians were asleep after
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while many Nigerians were asleep after the 2025 Christmas celebration. The
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the 2025 Christmas celebration. The
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the 2025 Christmas celebration. The United States US warship moved close and
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United States US warship moved close and
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United States US warship moved close and took position in the territorial Africa
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took position in the territorial Africa
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took position in the territorial Africa waters, then launched missiles at the
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waters, then launched missiles at the
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waters, then launched missiles at the dead of the night on Thursday into areas
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dead of the night on Thursday into areas
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dead of the night on Thursday into areas predominantly dominated by the Lacurawa
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predominantly dominated by the Lacurawa
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predominantly dominated by the Lacurawa terrorists in the Nigeria northwestern
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terrorists in the Nigeria northwestern
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terrorists in the Nigeria northwestern state of Sakuto with President Donald
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state of Sakuto with President Donald
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state of Sakuto with President Donald Trump saying many of the terrorists were
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Trump saying many of the terrorists were
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Trump saying many of the terrorists were killed. part. The Islamic State of Iraq
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killed. part. The Islamic State of Iraq
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killed. part. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS in the West Africa
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and Syria, ISIS in the West Africa
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and Syria, ISIS in the West Africa province is yet to issue a statement
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province is yet to issue a statement
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province is yet to issue a statement over the air strikes on the Lacurawa
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over the air strikes on the Lacurawa
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over the air strikes on the Lacurawa camps in Socket, the armed group that is
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camps in Socket, the armed group that is
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camps in Socket, the armed group that is affiliated with the Islamic State Sahil
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affiliated with the Islamic State Sahil
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affiliated with the Islamic State Sahil province operating in Mali, Nij and the
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province operating in Mali, Nij and the
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province operating in Mali, Nij and the Nigeria Kebi and Sockto states whose
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Nigeria Kebi and Sockto states whose
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Nigeria Kebi and Sockto states whose activities are mostly observed in five
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activities are mostly observed in five
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activities are mostly observed in five local government areas of Tangaza, Gudu,
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local government areas of Tangaza, Gudu,
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local government areas of Tangaza, Gudu, Allea, Benji and Salame in Sakto state.
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Allea, Benji and Salame in Sakto state.
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Allea, Benji and Salame in Sakto state. This some residents at Jabo village in
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This some residents at Jabo village in
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This some residents at Jabo village in the Tambul local government area of
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the Tambul local government area of
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the Tambul local government area of Sockto state posted videos online to
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Sockto state posted videos online to
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Sockto state posted videos online to indicate that some components used in
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indicate that some components used in
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indicate that some components used in making the missiles fell on a farmland
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making the missiles fell on a farmland
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making the missiles fell on a farmland in the Jabo village. The videos showed a
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in the Jabo village. The videos showed a
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in the Jabo village. The videos showed a lot of the villages, mostly younger
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lot of the villages, mostly younger
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lot of the villages, mostly younger ones, holding phones with touch light
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ones, holding phones with touch light
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ones, holding phones with touch light on, recording the scene of the burning
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on, recording the scene of the burning
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on, recording the scene of the burning parts of one of the missiles in the
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parts of one of the missiles in the
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parts of one of the missiles in the farmland, while some took a closer
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farmland, while some took a closer
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farmland, while some took a closer camera angle shot of some of the
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camera angle shot of some of the
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camera angle shot of some of the components that have manufacturing
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components that have manufacturing
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components that have manufacturing inscriptions, dates, and brand labels.
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inscriptions, dates, and brand labels.
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inscriptions, dates, and brand labels. The US Africa Command in a statement a
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The US Africa Command in a statement a
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The US Africa Command in a statement a few hours ago said at the direction of
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few hours ago said at the direction of
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few hours ago said at the direction of the president of the United States and
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the president of the United States and
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the president of the United States and the secretary of war and in coordination
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the secretary of war and in coordination
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the secretary of war and in coordination with Nigerian authorities, US Africa
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with Nigerian authorities, US Africa
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with Nigerian authorities, US Africa command conducted strikes against ISIS
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command conducted strikes against ISIS
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command conducted strikes against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria on December 25th,
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terrorists in Nigeria on December 25th,
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terrorists in Nigeria on December 25th, 2025 in Sockto state. President Donald
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2025 in Sockto state. President Donald
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2025 in Sockto state. President Donald Trump while announcing the military
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Trump while announcing the military
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Trump while announcing the military action through his truth social media
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action through his truth social media
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action through his truth social media platform on Thursday night said,
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platform on Thursday night said,
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platform on Thursday night said, "Tonight at my direction as
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"Tonight at my direction as
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"Tonight at my direction as commanderin-chief, the United States
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commanderin-chief, the United States
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commanderin-chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike
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launched a powerful and deadly strike
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launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist scum in northwest
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against ISIS terrorist scum in northwest
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against ISIS terrorist scum in northwest Nigeria who have been targeting and
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Nigeria who have been targeting and
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Nigeria who have been targeting and viciously killing primarily innocent
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viciously killing primarily innocent
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viciously killing primarily innocent Christians at levels not seen for many
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Christians at levels not seen for many
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Christians at levels not seen for many years and even centuries. I have
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years and even centuries. I have
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years and even centuries. I have previously warned these terrorists that
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previously warned these terrorists that
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previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of
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if they did not stop the slaughtering of
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if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay.
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Christians, there would be hell to pay.
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Christians, there would be hell to pay. And tonight there was. The Department of
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And tonight there was. The Department of
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And tonight there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes as
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War executed numerous perfect strikes as
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War executed numerous perfect strikes as only the United States is capable of
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only the United States is capable of
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only the United States is capable of doing. Under my leadership, our country
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doing. Under my leadership, our country
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doing. Under my leadership, our country will not allow radical Islamic terrorism
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will not allow radical Islamic terrorism
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will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to prosper. May God bless our military
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to prosper. May God bless our military
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to prosper. May God bless our military and merry Christmas to all, including
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and merry Christmas to all, including
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and merry Christmas to all, including the dead terrorists, of which there will
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the dead terrorists, of which there will
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the dead terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of
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be many more if their slaughter of
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be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues. Peter Hgsith, the
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Christians continues. Peter Hgsith, the
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Christians continues. Peter Hgsith, the US Secretary of War, reiterated the US
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US Secretary of War, reiterated the US
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US Secretary of War, reiterated the US president announcement in a tweet,
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president announcement in a tweet,
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president announcement in a tweet, saying, "The president was clear last
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saying, "The president was clear last
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saying, "The president was clear last month. The killing of innocent
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month. The killing of innocent
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month. The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria and elsewhere must
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Christians in Nigeria and elsewhere must
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Christians in Nigeria and elsewhere must end. The Department of War is always
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end. The Department of War is always
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end. The Department of War is always ready, so ISIS found out tonight on
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ready, so ISIS found out tonight on
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ready, so ISIS found out tonight on Christmas. More to come. Grateful for
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Christmas. More to come. Grateful for
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Christmas. More to come. Grateful for Nigerian government support and
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Nigerian government support and
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Nigerian government support and cooperation. Merry Christmas. On
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cooperation. Merry Christmas. On
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cooperation. Merry Christmas. On November 25th, 2025, Peter Hexifad said,
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November 25th, 2025, Peter Hexifad said,
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November 25th, 2025, Peter Hexifad said, "Yes, sir. The killing of innocent
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"Yes, sir. The killing of innocent
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"Yes, sir. The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria and anywhere must
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Christians in Nigeria and anywhere must
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Christians in Nigeria and anywhere must end immediately. The Department of War
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end immediately. The Department of War
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end immediately. The Department of War is preparing for action. either the
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is preparing for action. either the
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is preparing for action. either the Nigerian government protects Christians
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Nigerian government protects Christians
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Nigerian government protects Christians in an effort to challenge and prove
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in an effort to challenge and prove
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in an effort to challenge and prove wrong the statement of Harrison
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wrong the statement of Harrison
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wrong the statement of Harrison Guamnishu, a well-known civilian
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Guamnishu, a well-known civilian
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Guamnishu, a well-known civilian volunteer assisting Nigeria security
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volunteer assisting Nigeria security
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volunteer assisting Nigeria security operatives with intelligence information
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operatives with intelligence information
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operatives with intelligence information that has led to the arrest and killing
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that has led to the arrest and killing
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that has led to the arrest and killing of suspected kidnappers in gun battle.
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of suspected kidnappers in gun battle.
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of suspected kidnappers in gun battle. That he Harrison Guamu was never
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That he Harrison Guamu was never
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That he Harrison Guamu was never arrested or charged to court by the
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arrested or charged to court by the
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arrested or charged to court by the Nigeria police force over the 5.4 4
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Nigeria police force over the 5.4 4
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Nigeria police force over the 5.4 4 million naira he allegedly removed from
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million naira he allegedly removed from
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million naira he allegedly removed from the 20 million naira ransom he was
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the 20 million naira ransom he was
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the 20 million naira ransom he was contracted to hand over to the
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contracted to hand over to the
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contracted to hand over to the kidnappers for the release and rescue of
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kidnappers for the release and rescue of
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kidnappers for the release and rescue of the married couple kidnapped in Aili
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the married couple kidnapped in Aili
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the married couple kidnapped in Aili community in the west local government
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community in the west local government
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community in the west local government area of Edeto state in late November
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area of Edeto state in late November
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area of Edeto state in late November 2025 a leading Nigeria social media
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2025 a leading Nigeria social media
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2025 a leading Nigeria social media influencer and human rights activist
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influencer and human rights activist
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influencer and human rights activist Martin's Vincent Odds aka Vid Darkman on
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Martin's Vincent Odds aka Vid Darkman on
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Martin's Vincent Odds aka Vid Darkman on Tuesday night took to his social media
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Tuesday night took to his social media
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Tuesday night took to his social media page pages and presented an apparent
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page pages and presented an apparent
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page pages and presented an apparent questionable court document probably
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questionable court document probably
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questionable court document probably with malicious intent to manipulate and
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with malicious intent to manipulate and
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with malicious intent to manipulate and mislead unsuspecting members of the
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mislead unsuspecting members of the
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mislead unsuspecting members of the public in order to malign the character
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public in order to malign the character
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public in order to malign the character of Harrison Guamnishu. This in the court
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of Harrison Guamnishu. This in the court
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of Harrison Guamnishu. This in the court document presented by Verid Duckman. The
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document presented by Verid Duckman. The
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document presented by Verid Duckman. The alleged charge serial numbers were
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alleged charge serial numbers were
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alleged charge serial numbers were covered with a colored ink. No date of
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covered with a colored ink. No date of
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covered with a colored ink. No date of court sitting was written on the court
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court sitting was written on the court
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court sitting was written on the court document. The document indicated that
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document. The document indicated that
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document. The document indicated that the alleged threecount charges were
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the alleged threecount charges were
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the alleged threecount charges were drafted and signed on the 18th of
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drafted and signed on the 18th of
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drafted and signed on the 18th of December 2025. A day before Harrison
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December 2025. A day before Harrison
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December 2025. A day before Harrison Guamu was asked to go home from the
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Guamu was asked to go home from the
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Guamu was asked to go home from the police custody on December 19th, 2025
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police custody on December 19th, 2025
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police custody on December 19th, 2025 while awaiting the advice of the
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while awaiting the advice of the
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while awaiting the advice of the Department of Public Prosecutor DPP on
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Department of Public Prosecutor DPP on
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Department of Public Prosecutor DPP on the matter and the apparent fraudulent
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the matter and the apparent fraudulent
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the matter and the apparent fraudulent court document did not show the officer
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court document did not show the officer
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court document did not show the officer or the person responsible for the court
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or the person responsible for the court
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or the person responsible for the court count charges and Vidman apparently in a
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count charges and Vidman apparently in a
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count charges and Vidman apparently in a manipulative manner did not show the
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manipulative manner did not show the
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manipulative manner did not show the full signature and any name of the
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full signature and any name of the
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full signature and any name of the officer who authored the alleged court
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officer who authored the alleged court
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officer who authored the alleged court charges. Vid Arman claimed in the video
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charges. Vid Arman claimed in the video
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charges. Vid Arman claimed in the video that the prosecutor wanted Harrison
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that the prosecutor wanted Harrison
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that the prosecutor wanted Harrison Guamu jailed for six months, but the
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Guamu jailed for six months, but the
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Guamu jailed for six months, but the judge he identified as Justice Etinoza
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judge he identified as Justice Etinoza
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judge he identified as Justice Etinoza Adakombi allegedly on her personal
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Adakombi allegedly on her personal
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Adakombi allegedly on her personal consideration because of the Christmas
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consideration because of the Christmas
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consideration because of the Christmas and New Year season and public
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and New Year season and public
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and New Year season and public intervention decided to grant Harrison
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intervention decided to grant Harrison
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intervention decided to grant Harrison Guamu bail. Harrison Guamu says he was
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Guamu bail. Harrison Guamu says he was
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Guamu bail. Harrison Guamu says he was never arrested by the police or charged
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never arrested by the police or charged
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never arrested by the police or charged to court as speculated in the public
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to court as speculated in the public
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to court as speculated in the public spaces over the 5.4 4 million naira he
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spaces over the 5.4 4 million naira he
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spaces over the 5.4 4 million naira he allegedly removed out of the 20 million
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allegedly removed out of the 20 million
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allegedly removed out of the 20 million naira ransom he was given to hand over
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naira ransom he was given to hand over
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naira ransom he was given to hand over to kidnappers and as well apparently
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to kidnappers and as well apparently
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to kidnappers and as well apparently used the money as a bait to stage sting
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used the money as a bait to stage sting
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used the money as a bait to stage sting operation for the release and rescue of
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operation for the release and rescue of
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operation for the release and rescue of the husband and wife simply identified
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the husband and wife simply identified
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the husband and wife simply identified as Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim kidnapped in
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as Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim kidnapped in
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as Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim kidnapped in Aili community in the Etsico West local
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Aili community in the Etsico West local
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Aili community in the Etsico West local government area of Edeto state, which
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government area of Edeto state, which
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government area of Edeto state, which generated public reactions after the
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generated public reactions after the
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generated public reactions after the kidnappers set free the wife and kept
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kidnappers set free the wife and kept
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kidnappers set free the wife and kept the husband in captivity on the ground
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the husband in captivity on the ground
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the husband in captivity on the ground that the money given to them was not
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that the money given to them was not
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that the money given to them was not complete. And some persons who have
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complete. And some persons who have
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complete. And some persons who have access to the apparent sensitive
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access to the apparent sensitive
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access to the apparent sensitive security information went public to
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security information went public to
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security information went public to create an impression as if Harrison
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create an impression as if Harrison
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create an impression as if Harrison Guamnau stole part of the ransom money.
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Guamnau stole part of the ransom money.
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Guamnau stole part of the ransom money. Even when Harrison Guamnau explained to
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Even when Harrison Guamnau explained to
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Even when Harrison Guamnau explained to them that it is part of his operational
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them that it is part of his operational
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them that it is part of his operational procedures to remove some cash from the
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procedures to remove some cash from the
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procedures to remove some cash from the ransom money, his explanation apparently
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ransom money, his explanation apparently
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ransom money, his explanation apparently went on deaf ears. And people who may be
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went on deaf ears. And people who may be
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went on deaf ears. And people who may be best described as mischief makers took
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best described as mischief makers took
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best described as mischief makers took advantage of the issue to call Harrison
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advantage of the issue to call Harrison
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advantage of the issue to call Harrison Gwamnu names and reopen his alleged past
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Gwamnu names and reopen his alleged past
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Gwamnu names and reopen his alleged past deeds in a prejudiced manner to cast
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deeds in a prejudiced manner to cast
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deeds in a prejudiced manner to cast dispersions on him. Even when they knew
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dispersions on him. Even when they knew
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dispersions on him. Even when they knew that Harrison Gwamnu has a long history
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that Harrison Gwamnu has a long history
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that Harrison Gwamnu has a long history with video evidences of assisting
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with video evidences of assisting
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with video evidences of assisting security operatives to rescue kidnapped
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security operatives to rescue kidnapped
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security operatives to rescue kidnapped victims. Harrison Gwamnu says he was
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victims. Harrison Gwamnu says he was
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victims. Harrison Gwamnu says he was never arrested by the police or charged
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never arrested by the police or charged
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never arrested by the police or charged to cultures speculated [music] in the
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to cultures speculated [music] in the
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to cultures speculated [music] in the public spaces over the 5.4 4 million
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public spaces over the 5.4 4 million
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public spaces over the 5.4 4 million naira he allegedly removed out of the 20
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naira he allegedly removed out of the 20
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naira he allegedly removed out of the 20 million naira ransom [music] he was
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million naira ransom [music] he was
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million naira ransom [music] he was given to hand over to kidnappers and as
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given to hand over to kidnappers and as
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given to hand over to kidnappers and as well apparently used the money as a bait
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well apparently used the money as a bait
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well apparently used the money as a bait to stage sting operation for the release
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to stage sting operation for the release
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to stage sting operation for the release and rescue of the husband and wife
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and rescue of the husband and wife
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and rescue of the husband and wife simply identified as Mr. and Mrs.
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simply identified as Mr. and Mrs.
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simply identified as Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim kidnapped in Aili community
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Ibrahim kidnapped in Aili community
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Ibrahim kidnapped in Aili community [music] in the Etsico West local
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[music] in the Etsico West local
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[music] in the Etsico West local government area of Edeto state which
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government area of Edeto state which
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government area of Edeto state which generated public reactions after the
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generated public reactions after the
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generated public reactions after the kidnappers set free the wife and kept
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kidnappers set free the wife and kept
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kidnappers set free the wife and kept the husband in captivity on the ground
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the husband in captivity on the ground
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the husband in captivity on the ground that the money given to them was not
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that the money given to them was not
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that the money given to them was not complete. And some persons who have
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complete. And some persons who have
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complete. And some persons who have access to the apparent sensitive
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access to the apparent sensitive
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access to the apparent sensitive security information went public to
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security information went public to
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security information went public to create an impression as if Harrison
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create an impression as if Harrison
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create an impression as if Harrison Gwamnu stole part of the ransom money.
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Gwamnu stole part of the ransom money.
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Gwamnu stole part of the ransom money. Even when Harrison Guamnesu explained to
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Even when Harrison Guamnesu explained to
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Even when Harrison Guamnesu explained to them that it is part of his operational
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them that it is part of his operational
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them that it is part of his operational procedures to remove some cash from the
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procedures to remove some cash from the
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procedures to remove some cash from the ransom money, his explanation apparently
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ransom money, his explanation apparently
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ransom money, his explanation apparently went on deaf ears. And people who may be
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went on deaf ears. And people who may be
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went on deaf ears. And people who may be best described as mischief makers took
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best described as mischief makers took
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best described as mischief makers took advantage of the issue to call Harrison
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advantage of the issue to call Harrison
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advantage of the issue to call Harrison Guamnishu names and reopen his alleged
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Guamnishu names and reopen his alleged
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Guamnishu names and reopen his alleged past deeds in a prejudiced manner to
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past deeds in a prejudiced manner to
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past deeds in a prejudiced manner to cast dispersions on him even when they
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cast dispersions on him even when they
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cast dispersions on him even when they knew that Harrison Guamnesu has a long
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knew that Harrison Guamnesu has a long
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knew that Harrison Guamnesu has a long history with video evidences of
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history with video evidences of
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history with video evidences of assisting security operatives to rescue
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assisting security operatives to rescue
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assisting security operatives to rescue kidnapped victims and in some cases the
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kidnapped victims and in some cases the
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kidnapped victims and in some cases the total money paid as ransom are recovered
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total money paid as ransom are recovered
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total money paid as ransom are recovered and returned to the victim's families
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and returned to the victim's families
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and returned to the victim's families and the sting operation usually leads to
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and the sting operation usually leads to
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and the sting operation usually leads to the killing and arrest of the suspected
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the killing and arrest of the suspected
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the killing and arrest of the suspected kidnappers. This according to Harrison
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kidnappers. This according to Harrison
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kidnappers. This according to Harrison Guanishu in a statement he issued
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Guanishu in a statement he issued
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Guanishu in a statement he issued through his verified Facebook account
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through his verified Facebook account
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through his verified Facebook account some hours ago. He was the one who
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some hours ago. He was the one who
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some hours ago. He was the one who personally submitted himself voluntarily
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personally submitted himself voluntarily
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personally submitted himself voluntarily to the Edeto state command of the
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to the Edeto state command of the
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to the Edeto state command of the Nigeria police force to enable the
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Nigeria police force to enable the
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Nigeria police force to enable the police investigate his action that he
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police investigate his action that he
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police investigate his action that he never had the intention of stealing the
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never had the intention of stealing the
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never had the intention of stealing the money and his action of removing some
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money and his action of removing some
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money and his action of removing some money from the ransom was part of his
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money from the ransom was part of his
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money from the ransom was part of his usual operational procedures. adding
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usual operational procedures. adding
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usual operational procedures. adding that the police never charged him to
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that the police never charged him to
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that the police never charged him to court and while in self-detention with
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court and while in self-detention with
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court and while in self-detention with the police. He became the cell president
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the police. He became the cell president
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the police. He became the cell president and he facilitated the release of four
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and he facilitated the release of four
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and he facilitated the release of four persons who were probably arrested and
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persons who were probably arrested and
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persons who were probably arrested and detained by the police unjustly for a
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detained by the police unjustly for a
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detained by the police unjustly for a crime the beneficiaries may know nothing
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crime the beneficiaries may know nothing
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crime the beneficiaries may know nothing about. And a video posted online by
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about. And a video posted online by
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about. And a video posted online by Harrison Guamnau on Monday night showed
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Harrison Guamnau on Monday night showed
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Harrison Guamnau on Monday night showed he arrived home to the waiting hands of
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he arrived home to the waiting hands of
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he arrived home to the waiting hands of his elderly mother who was seen in the
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his elderly mother who was seen in the
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his elderly mother who was seen in the video singing, dancing with other family
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video singing, dancing with other family
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video singing, dancing with other family members, friends and well-wishes and
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members, friends and well-wishes and
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members, friends and well-wishes and screaming loud with joy while using one
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screaming loud with joy while using one
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screaming loud with joy while using one of her hands to caress the chest of her
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of her hands to caress the chest of her
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of her hands to caress the chest of her son Harrison Guamnishu during which she
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son Harrison Guamnishu during which she
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son Harrison Guamnishu during which she said a lot of prayers in her local
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said a lot of prayers in her local
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said a lot of prayers in her local dialect. In his words, Harrison Guamnau
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dialect. In his words, Harrison Guamnau
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dialect. In his words, Harrison Guamnau said, "I did not return alone." During
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said, "I did not return alone." During
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said, "I did not return alone." During my time in custody, I became the cell
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my time in custody, I became the cell
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my time in custody, I became the cell priido obj and later handed over that
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priido obj and later handed over that
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priido obj and later handed over that responsibility to a young man honoraba
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responsibility to a young man honoraba
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responsibility to a young man honoraba who had also been unjustly arrested and
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who had also been unjustly arrested and
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who had also been unjustly arrested and detained. While there, I quietly
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detained. While there, I quietly
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detained. While there, I quietly supported the release of four
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supported the release of four
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supported the release of four individuals who were being held without
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individuals who were being held without
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individuals who were being held without cause and today honorab from Benway
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cause and today honorab from Benway
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cause and today honorab from Benway state has also regained his freedom. My
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state has also regained his freedom. My
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state has also regained his freedom. My sincere appreciation goes to my Edo
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sincere appreciation goes to my Edo
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sincere appreciation goes to my Edo human rights team led by John Odian
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human rights team led by John Odian
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human rights team led by John Odian Kadiri for their invaluable support in
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Kadiri for their invaluable support in
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Kadiri for their invaluable support in making this possible. Dear family, I am
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making this possible. Dear family, I am
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making this possible. Dear family, I am pleased to inform you all that I have
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pleased to inform you all that I have
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pleased to inform you all that I have been released from custody. Words cannot
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been released from custody. Words cannot
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been released from custody. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your
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express how grateful I am for your
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express how grateful I am for your support, especially considering that
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support, especially considering that
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support, especially considering that many of you had not yet heard my own
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many of you had not yet heard my own
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many of you had not yet heard my own side of what truly happened. for barely
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side of what truly happened. for barely
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side of what truly happened. for barely one month after terrorists invaded the
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one month after terrorists invaded the
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one month after terrorists invaded the Christian school on November 21st, 2025
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Christian school on November 21st, 2025
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Christian school on November 21st, 2025 and kidnapped over 230 school children
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and kidnapped over 230 school children
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and kidnapped over 230 school children at the St. Mary Catholic Church School
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at the St. Mary Catholic Church School
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at the St. Mary Catholic Church School in Papri Town in Nigerate. The Nigeria
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in Papri Town in Nigerate. The Nigeria
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in Papri Town in Nigerate. The Nigeria government under the leadership of
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government under the leadership of
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government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tonubu has
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President Bola Ahmed Tonubu has
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President Bola Ahmed Tonubu has announced the complete release of all
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announced the complete release of all
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announced the complete release of all the abducted church school children by
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the abducted church school children by
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the abducted church school children by the terrorists. According to the
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the terrorists. According to the
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the terrorists. According to the presidential spokesperson Beo Onuga, the
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presidential spokesperson Beo Onuga, the
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presidential spokesperson Beo Onuga, the terrorists released the kids based on
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terrorists released the kids based on
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terrorists released the kids based on intelligent-driven operations. But some
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intelligent-driven operations. But some
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intelligent-driven operations. But some Nigerians who took to the comment
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Nigerians who took to the comment
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Nigerians who took to the comment sections of the presidential
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sections of the presidential
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sections of the presidential spokesperson on social media said the
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spokesperson on social media said the
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spokesperson on social media said the government should come out clean and
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government should come out clean and
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government should come out clean and tell the public the truth that it paid
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tell the public the truth that it paid
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tell the public the truth that it paid money as ransom to the terrorists to
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money as ransom to the terrorists to
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money as ransom to the terrorists to secure the freedom of the kids,
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secure the freedom of the kids,
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secure the freedom of the kids, stressing that terrorists don't release
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stressing that terrorists don't release
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stressing that terrorists don't release kidnapped victims for free. Beo Onuga.
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kidnapped victims for free. Beo Onuga.
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kidnapped victims for free. Beo Onuga. The presidential spokesperson had said
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The presidential spokesperson had said
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The presidential spokesperson had said in a statement he issued and made
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in a statement he issued and made
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in a statement he issued and made available yesterday that the remaining
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available yesterday that the remaining
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available yesterday that the remaining 130 school children abducted by
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130 school children abducted by
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130 school children abducted by terrorists at St. Mary's Catholic School
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terrorists at St. Mary's Catholic School
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terrorists at St. Mary's Catholic School in Capri, Nigerate on November 21st have
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in Capri, Nigerate on November 21st have
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in Capri, Nigerate on November 21st have now been released. They are expected to
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now been released. They are expected to
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now been released. They are expected to arrive in Mina on Monday and rejoin
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arrive in Mina on Monday and rejoin
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arrive in Mina on Monday and rejoin their parents for the Christmas
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their parents for the Christmas
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their parents for the Christmas celebration.
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celebration.
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celebration. 100 were released earlier by the
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100 were released earlier by the
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100 were released earlier by the terrorists, taking the total of freed
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terrorists, taking the total of freed
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terrorists, taking the total of freed students to 230.
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students to 230.
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students to 230. The freedom of the school children
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The freedom of the school children
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The freedom of the school children followed a military intelligence-driven
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followed a military intelligence-driven
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followed a military intelligence-driven operation. Some social media users who
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operation. Some social media users who
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operation. Some social media users who are apparently Nigerians took to the
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are apparently Nigerians took to the
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are apparently Nigerians took to the comment sections of the presidential
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comment sections of the presidential
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comment sections of the presidential spokesperson post both on Facebook and
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spokesperson post both on Facebook and
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spokesperson post both on Facebook and exocial media platforms and expressed
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exocial media platforms and expressed
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exocial media platforms and expressed themselves over the new developments,
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themselves over the new developments,
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themselves over the new developments, some of which are presented verbatim
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some of which are presented verbatim
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some of which are presented verbatim below. Realwan Ibrahim said released not
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below. Realwan Ibrahim said released not
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below. Realwan Ibrahim said released not rescued kidnappers don't release
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rescued kidnappers don't release
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rescued kidnappers don't release captives for free in all thank God for
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captives for free in all thank God for
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captives for free in all thank God for their lives. Femiad boy said so what
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their lives. Femiad boy said so what
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their lives. Femiad boy said so what happened to their abductors were they
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happened to their abductors were they
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happened to their abductors were they engaged in the way they understand or
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engaged in the way they understand or
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engaged in the way they understand or they were released after monetary
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they were released after monetary
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they were released after monetary negotiation.
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negotiation.
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negotiation. We thank God for dot the release of
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We thank God for dot the release of
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We thank God for dot the release of these children at the same time what
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these children at the same time what
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these children at the same time what happened to the abductors. Aking bad
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happened to the abductors. Aking bad
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happened to the abductors. Aking bad aeniad said military intelligenced
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aeniad said military intelligenced
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aeniad said military intelligenced driven operation as how na how many
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driven operation as how na how many
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driven operation as how na how many bandits did their arrest. Banky ales
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bandits did their arrest. Banky ales
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bandits did their arrest. Banky ales said a wheeler dealer government of no
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said a wheeler dealer government of no
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said a wheeler dealer government of no direction will never say the truth. Only
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direction will never say the truth. Only
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direction will never say the truth. Only God knows how much ransom was paid from
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God knows how much ransom was paid from
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God knows how much ransom was paid from the hard-earned resources or borrowed
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the hard-earned resources or borrowed
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the hard-earned resources or borrowed funds of this country. No amount of
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funds of this country. No amount of
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funds of this country. No amount of propaganda or damage control. Nigerians
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propaganda or damage control. Nigerians
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propaganda or damage control. Nigerians becomes wiser every day with all your
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becomes wiser every day with all your
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becomes wiser every day with all your antics and they're ready for you come
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antics and they're ready for you come
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antics and they're ready for you come 2027.
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2027.
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2027. Rusco said, "Sir, with all due respect,
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Rusco said, "Sir, with all due respect,
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Rusco said, "Sir, with all due respect, do the terrorists release them
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do the terrorists release them
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do the terrorists release them unconditionally or your government paid
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unconditionally or your government paid
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unconditionally or your government paid ransom." Joke Megaixer stated, "The
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ransom." Joke Megaixer stated, "The
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ransom." Joke Megaixer stated, "The presidency celebrates a military
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presidency celebrates a military
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presidency celebrates a military intelligence-driven operation for the
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intelligence-driven operation for the
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intelligence-driven operation for the papri release yet says nothing about the
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papri release yet says nothing about the
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papri release yet says nothing about the fate of the abductors. In a functioning
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fate of the abductors. In a functioning
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fate of the abductors. In a functioning security system, the return of victims
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security system, the return of victims
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security system, the return of victims is only half the job. Without arrests or
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is only half the job. Without arrests or
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is only half the job. Without arrests or neutralized threats, this is not a
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neutralized threats, this is not a
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neutralized threats, this is not a rescue. It is a handover that comes at a
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rescue. It is a handover that comes at a
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rescue. It is a handover that comes at a cost that wasn't mentioned. The official
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cost that wasn't mentioned. The official
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cost that wasn't mentioned. The official account of the Papri release reads like
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account of the Papri release reads like
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account of the Papri release reads like a travel itinerary, not a security
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a travel itinerary, not a security
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a travel itinerary, not a security report. If this was indeed an
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report. If this was indeed an
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report. If this was indeed an intelligence-led operation, where are
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intelligence-led operation, where are
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intelligence-led operation, where are the suspects? Silence on the abductor's
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the suspects? Silence on the abductor's
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the suspects? Silence on the abductor's fate suggests a non-combative
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fate suggests a non-combative
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fate suggests a non-combative arrangement that leaves the kidnap
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arrangement that leaves the kidnap
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arrangement that leaves the kidnap industry intact. Increasing rates of
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industry intact. Increasing rates of
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industry intact. Increasing rates of mass shooting leading to mass murder in
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mass shooting leading to mass murder in
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mass shooting leading to mass murder in South Africa recorded another new figure
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South Africa recorded another new figure
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South Africa recorded another new figure on Sunday early morning in the Beckistl
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on Sunday early morning in the Beckistl
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on Sunday early morning in the Beckistl town near the southwestern part of
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town near the southwestern part of
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town near the southwestern part of Johannesburg in the Gaeng province when
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Johannesburg in the Gaeng province when
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Johannesburg in the Gaeng province when about 12 masked unknown gunmen invaded a
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about 12 masked unknown gunmen invaded a
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about 12 masked unknown gunmen invaded a public drinking accommodation and
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public drinking accommodation and
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public drinking accommodation and relaxation spot known as Tavern shooting
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relaxation spot known as Tavern shooting
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relaxation spot known as Tavern shooting into the pub and shot people as they
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into the pub and shot people as they
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into the pub and shot people as they sight them on the street while fleeing
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sight them on the street while fleeing
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sight them on the street while fleeing leading to the killing of nine persons
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leading to the killing of nine persons
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leading to the killing of nine persons as confirmed by the local authority with
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as confirmed by the local authority with
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as confirmed by the local authority with additional 10 persons sustaining
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additional 10 persons sustaining
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additional 10 persons sustaining injuries. This occurred less than 3
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injuries. This occurred less than 3
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injuries. This occurred less than 3 weeks when gunman stormed an illegal
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weeks when gunman stormed an illegal
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weeks when gunman stormed an illegal drinking establishment, also known as
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drinking establishment, also known as
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drinking establishment, also known as Shabine, at a hostel in Ssville, west of
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Shabine, at a hostel in Ssville, west of
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Shabine, at a hostel in Ssville, west of Ptoria, wherein 12 people were killed,
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Ptoria, wherein 12 people were killed,
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Ptoria, wherein 12 people were killed, including a 3-year-old child, a
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including a 3-year-old child, a
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including a 3-year-old child, a 12year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl.
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12year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl.
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12year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl. And in 2024 alone, 26,232
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And in 2024 alone, 26,232
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And in 2024 alone, 26,232 murder cases representing more than 70
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murder cases representing more than 70
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murder cases representing more than 70 people killed per day in South Africa
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people killed per day in South Africa
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people killed per day in South Africa was reported by the South African Police
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was reported by the South African Police
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was reported by the South African Police Service, SAPS, and a non-governmental
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Service, SAPS, and a non-governmental
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Service, SAPS, and a non-governmental organization, the Democratic Alliance,
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organization, the Democratic Alliance,
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organization, the Democratic Alliance, BC, had stated in its report earlier in
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BC, had stated in its report earlier in
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BC, had stated in its report earlier in the year that between January and March
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the year that between January and March
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the year that between January and March 2025,
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2025,
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2025, 5,727
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5,727
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5,727 people were murdered, representing an
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people were murdered, representing an
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people were murdered, representing an average of 62 Two people killed per day
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average of 62 Two people killed per day
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average of 62 Two people killed per day in 2025 first quarter and 6,985
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in 2025 first quarter and 6,985
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in 2025 first quarter and 6,985 attempted murders were recorded. 75 per
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attempted murders were recorded. 75 per
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attempted murders were recorded. 75 per day, 43,776
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assaults with intent to cause grievous
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assaults with intent to cause grievous
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assaults with intent to cause grievous bodily harm were reported, representing
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bodily harm were reported, representing
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bodily harm were reported, representing 475
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475
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475 per day. 10,688
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per day. 10,688
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per day. 10,688 people were raped, 116 per day, 4,571
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people were raped, 116 per day, 4,571
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people were raped, 116 per day, 4,571 kidnappings occurred, 49 per day, 11,11
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kidnappings occurred, 49 per day, 11,11
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kidnappings occurred, 49 per day, 11,11 common robberies and 35,374
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commercial crimes were reported
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commercial crimes were reported
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commercial crimes were reported representing 504 per day. And as at the
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representing 504 per day. And as at the
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representing 504 per day. And as at the time of filing in this report on Monday
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time of filing in this report on Monday
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time of filing in this report on Monday morning, the South Africa president
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morning, the South Africa president
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morning, the South Africa president Siril Ramosa is yet to issue statement
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Siril Ramosa is yet to issue statement
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Siril Ramosa is yet to issue statement or announce policy action over the
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or announce policy action over the
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or announce policy action over the Sunday recent mass murder in the country
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Sunday recent mass murder in the country
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Sunday recent mass murder in the country just as residents who spoke with local
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just as residents who spoke with local
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just as residents who spoke with local media blamed the attack on illegal
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media blamed the attack on illegal
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media blamed the attack on illegal miners known by the group name Zama
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miners known by the group name Zama
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miners known by the group name Zama Zamas and the residents believed the
19:53
Zamas and the residents believed the
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Zamas and the residents believed the police are in cahoots with the different
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police are in cahoots with the different
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police are in cahoots with the different gangsters terrorizing communities in
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gangsters terrorizing communities in
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gangsters terrorizing communities in South Africa. Local residents who spoke
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South Africa. Local residents who spoke
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South Africa. Local residents who spoke with local news media said that the mass
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with local news media said that the mass
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with local news media said that the mass murder in Beckistl occurred around 1:00
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murder in Beckistl occurred around 1:00
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murder in Beckistl occurred around 1:00 a.m. early morning night on Sunday,
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a.m. early morning night on Sunday,
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a.m. early morning night on Sunday, December 21st with about 12 gunmen in a
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December 21st with about 12 gunmen in a
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December 21st with about 12 gunmen in a white van and silver sedan opened fire
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white van and silver sedan opened fire
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white van and silver sedan opened fire at the Quinoxo Tavern in Beckisttol
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at the Quinoxo Tavern in Beckisttol
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at the Quinoxo Tavern in Beckisttol southwest of Johannesburg.
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southwest of Johannesburg.
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southwest of Johannesburg. A resident who spoke with newsroom
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A resident who spoke with newsroom
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A resident who spoke with newsroom Africa television said, "It is bad, my
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Africa television said, "It is bad, my
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Africa television said, "It is bad, my sister. The thing is this has become a
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sister. The thing is this has become a
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sister. The thing is this has become a norm in this township. Young kids,
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norm in this township. Young kids,
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norm in this township. Young kids, tender kids as young as two, three years
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tender kids as young as two, three years
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tender kids as young as two, three years old, when a gunshot sounds, they don't
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old, when a gunshot sounds, they don't
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old, when a gunshot sounds, they don't flinch. They would ask you, "Which
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flinch. They would ask you, "Which
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flinch. They would ask you, "Which direction does it come from?" They're
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direction does it come from?" They're
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direction does it come from?" They're used to gunshots. Little kids. Now, you
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used to gunshots. Little kids. Now, you
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used to gunshots. Little kids. Now, you can imagine how much about old people.
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can imagine how much about old people.
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can imagine how much about old people. What happened yesterday is a reflection
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What happened yesterday is a reflection
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What happened yesterday is a reflection of, I don't know how to put it, maybe,
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of, I don't know how to put it, maybe,
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of, I don't know how to put it, maybe, let me put it straight, a reflection of
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let me put it straight, a reflection of
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let me put it straight, a reflection of neglect by the police. Criminals, they
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neglect by the police. Criminals, they
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neglect by the police. Criminals, they do as they please. Here these guns they
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do as they please. Here these guns they
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do as they please. Here these guns they sound each
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