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Ex-military boss Abacha’s stolen money to be given to poor Nigerians

The late ruler is suspected to have embezzled about $2.2bn from Nigeria's central bank. [Courtesy]

Money looted by Nigeria's former military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor families, the government says.

The distribution is to start next month after more than $300m (£228m) was returned by the Swiss authorities.

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