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  "id": 4053942,
  "title": "Troops kill scores of bandits in Sokoto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/troops-kill-scores-of-bandits-in-sokoto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T23:26:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/troops-kill-scores-of-bandits-in-sokoto/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Scores of suspected bandits have reportedly been killed after troops of the Nigerian Army overran their positions in Maikujera, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation, which was ongoing as of Friday evening, involved the deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers and other military assets as the troops moved to dislodge the armed groups Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Troops kill scores of bandits in Sokoto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/troops-kill-scores-of-bandits-in-sokoto-4055031",
        "published": "2026-08-28T23:32:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}