Nigeria: Boko Haram Attacks Geidam, IG Baba's Town

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Nigeria: Boko Haram Attacks Geidam, IG Baba's Town

[This Day] Boko Haram has attacked Geidam in Yobe State, the hometown of present Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali.

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Congress of Racial Equality

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