At least 15 dead in New Year's Day attack
The gunmen are suspected to be working for a former militant leader, Don Nwanee.
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According to a report by The Punch, the gunmen attacked the community while residents were celebrating during the early hours of the new year.
The gunmen are suspected to be working for a former militant leader, Don Nwanee.
The police spokesperson in the state, Omoni Nnamdi, confirmed the incident but couldn't reveal the exact number of casualties.
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Chairman of the LGA, Osi Olisa, later revealed that a total of 17 people lost their lives to the attack.
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