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In Nigeria, gunmen kill 3, abduct 11, including priest

February 09, 2026

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CWN Editor's Note: Gunmen attacked a village in the area of Kauru, Nigeria, on February 7, and abducted 11, including a priest, after killing three people.

The incident took place in Kaduna State. In neighboring Niger State, gunmen attacked a convent, a Catholic hospital, and two Protestant churches on February 1.

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