Nigeria military contradicts advice to take up arms

Nigeria’s military has urged Plateau state residents not to arm themselves despite a call from some local politicians to do so in the face of rising violence.

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(Photo: Calls for civilians to take up arms have been causing controversy. Credit: Getty Images)