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28 bandits killed in air strikes in northern Nigeria

Nigerian Air Force jet in action.

A Nigerian Air Force jet engages bandits in Kaduna on August 10, 2022. PHOTO | COURTESY | NIGERIA DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS

By  Mohammed Momoh

Contributor based in Abuja, Nigeria

Nation Media Group

Abuja,

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday launched air strikes, killing 28 bandits, including bandit leader Alhaji Shanono in North Central Kaduna State.

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