Social tensions will worsen in Nigeria banditry crisis
Security forces have begun an offensive in Zamfara state targeting bandits groups responsible for a wave of kidnappings
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- Conflict origins
- Bandit territorial control
- Inter-group tensions
- Relations with jihadist groups
- Ongoing military operations
- Outlook
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