Stray Nigeria air strike kills seven children in Niger: governor

An air strike by the Nigerian army targeting 'bandits' has left seven children dead and five others wounded in southern Niger. PHOTO | FILE

By  AFP

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  • In 2018, Niamey reinforced military patrols along its border with Nigeria to prevent the incursions of these gangs which carry out assassinations, kidnappings for ransom, attacks on traders and raids on cattle which they then lead into Nigeria.

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