Pulaku: The two faces of Nigeria’s vigilantes
Allegations of torture and abuse shadow a Fulani-led vigilante group despite its role in clamping down on kidnappers.
Al Jazeera English reports: Allegations of torture and abuse shadow a Fulani-led vigilante group despite its role in clamping down on kidnappers.
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