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    At least 18 people were killed in Mazakuka village in Mashegu local government area of Niger state. Attackers, believed to be ethnic Fulani nomadic herders, were able to escape, officials say. Nigeria is an ethnically diverse country beset by kidnappings, conflicts, and insurgency. ( TRTWorld ) At least 18 worshippers have been killed by gunmen who attacked a mosque in northern Nigeria during early morning prayers, local authorities and police told The Associated Press. Monday's attack took place in Mazakuka village in Mashegu local government area of the country’s Niger state. The attackers, believed to be ethnic Fulani nomadic herders, were able to escape. "The gunmen came around the mosque and started shooting them," Alhassan Isah, chairman of Mashegu local government area told The AP news agency. He said another four people were wounded.   Niger police commissioner Monday Kuryas said the attack was related to the conflict between the villagers and the Fulani herd

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