US withdraws troops deployed to Nigeria
Violence between farmers and herders in Nigeria's Niger State has resulted in at least 18 deaths, with reports of entire communities being razed. While police have deployed security forces to restore order, residents claim the death toll is likely higher as the conflict continues.
Why it matters
The ongoing communal violence highlights severe security challenges and land disputes in rural Nigeria.
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that 18 people were killed in a clash between farmers and herders in communities in Rafi Local Government Area of the state.
Reports on a violent conflict by presenting both official police statements and conflicting local accounts.
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