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Screengrab from video showing soldiers in Nigeria interacting freely with suspected bandits Credit: The Truth Nigeria

Catholic Researcher in Nigeria Reacts to Video of Soldiers Aiding Transit of Bandits

Sep 24, 2023

A viral video of soldiers suspected to be aiding a smooth transit of bandits in a Nigerian State has attracted criticism, with a Catholic researcher in the West African country expressing doubt that authorities will bring the alleged soldiers to book.

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