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October 2021 Sokoto State massacre

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The October 2021 Sokoto State massacre was a massacre that occurred in a marketplace in Sokoto, Nigeria. The massacre was perpetuated by gunmen known locally as 'bandits.' At least 40 people were killed in all, prompting a condemnation from state governor Godwin Obaseki and Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari.[1][2][3][4]

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  1. ^ "Bandits Massacre 40 in Sokoto Market, Buhari Declares Total War". DFCNews. 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  2. ^ Bcziknowget. "Posterity won't forgive you – Shehu Sani blames govt over fresh Sokoto massacre". BecauseInogetmoney. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  3. ^ POSCABA, Fashola MC. "Sokoto massacre: Attack callous, painful, regrettable – Gov Obaseki". Nigerian Eye. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  4. ^ "Gunmen massacre over 30 people in Sokoto". Champion Newspapers LTD. 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
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