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Death toll of people killed by Nigerian army on Arbaeen rises to 47

Monday, 05 November 2018 10:12 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 05 November 2018 10:47 PM ]

Mourners attend the funeral of the alleged victims of the violent clashes in Abuja between Nigerian army and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) during Arbaeen ceremonies, on October 31, 2018. (AFP)

Danjuma Abdullahi
Press TV, Abuja

Muslim authorities say the number of the people killed by Nigerian security forces during Arbaeen ceremonies last week has risen to 47. The figure was announced by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria during a press briefing in Abuja. Press TV Correspondent Danjuma Abdullahi has a report.

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