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Troops hunt Plateau gunmen after soldier’s killing

Troops hunt Plateau gunmen after soldier’s killing

The military has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked a military checkpoint in Plateau State, killing a soldier and carting away weapons. The incident occurred on Saturday night at about 8 pm at the Sopp checkpoint in Ungwan Boka, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, where troops of Operation Enduring Peace were keeping

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