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Kidnappers threaten to kill school hostages unless they receive nearly £500k

Sky News Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Gunmen who kidnapped at least 286 students and staff from a school in Nigeria have demanded one billion naira – the equivalent of £486,000 – for their release, community leaders have said.
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