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Nigeria suspends security chief after detainees found dead
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from greekherald.com · Greece · Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria has suspended a security chief following the discovery of dead detainees. This action indicates serious concerns within the government regarding security force conduct.
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