Armed gangs launched suspected attacks on the villages of Munga and Magani in northeast Nigeria's Taraba state, resulting in the deaths of dozens. Residents reported hearing gunshots and discovering numerous bodies scattered throughout the villages. The governor has condemned the violence and pledged to implement security measures to prevent further attacks in the region already plagued by insurgency and violence.
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