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18 Killed in Niger State Land Clash, House Fire Burns 15

7/3/2026

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Police said 18 people were killed in the Rafi area of Niger State between Monday and Wednesday.
Two people were killed on Monday.
Attackers set a house on fire on Wednesday, burning 15 people.
Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said the clashes stemmed from a lingering land dispute between two tribal communities.
A reconciliation committee led by local officials and joint police-military patrols were deployed to defuse the crisis.

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Police said 18 people were killed in the Rafi area of Niger State between Monday and Wednesday.
Two people were killed on Monday.
Attackers set a house on fire on Wednesday, burning 15 people.
Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said the clashes stemmed from a lingering land dispute between two tribal communities.
A reconciliation committee led by local officials and joint police-military patrols were deployed to defuse the crisis.