Islamist attacks kill 55 in northern Nigeria
Violence spreads to 3 towns, led by sect intent on implementing Sharia law
Posted: July 28, 2009 at 6:39 a.m.
Islamist militants seeking to impose a Taliban-style regime in northern Nigeria launched attacks Monday on police in three towns, expanding a two-day campaign of violence that has killed at least 55 people, police and witnesses said.
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