'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
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"The number of people killed actually is very massive but we don't know the exact number."
— Mohammed Ali Ndume , Politician
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Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
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