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Nigeria suspends security chief after detainees found dead
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from pittsburghstar.com · United States · Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria has suspended a security chief following the discovery of dead detainees. This indicates an investigation into accountability for deaths within state custody.
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