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Nigerian police warn of possible terror attacks during Eid celebrations

By VOA | Jun. 24, 2023

**Muslim faithful listen to a sermons by an Imam before traditional Friday prayers at the Moddibo Adama Mosque in Yola, Nigeria, Feb. 24, 2023.** [AP Photo]

Nigeria's state security service has warned the public of possible terrorist attacks on houses of worship ahead of the June 29 Islamic celebration of Eid-al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice. The Department of State Services says operations this week against armed men recovered improvised explosive devices, indicating plans to launch attacks before and during festivities.

The security advisory was contained in a statement released by Nigeria's secret police Thursday evening.

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