At least 20 people killed in simultaneous attacks on communities in Nigeria's Benue state
ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 20 people have been killed during simultaneous attacks by unidentified gunmen on several communities in Nigeria's north-central Benue state, police said on Tuesday.
The attacks occurred late Sunday in communities within the Gwer West and Apa areas, said Udeme Edet, spokesperson for the Benue police.
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