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Does Video show recent Gun Fight Between Army and Bandits?

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A video forwarded many times on WhatsApp shows military troops beside dead bandits after a recent gun fight.

 

The claim is FALSE

 

Earlier in September, there were reports that no fewer than 50 bandits were killed with atleast 20 soldiers dead in a clash in Kundu village near Zungeru in Wushishi, Niger State.

 

It was learnt that seven other soldiers and five vigilantes sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries. This comes after a recent attack on troops and the crash of a Nigerian Air Force helicopter.

 

The video being shared had the caption “Bandits killed after gun battle with army in Kundu along Zungeru Tegina road.”

 

A voice was heard saying most of the terrorists were not more than fifteen years old and some looked like foreigners.

 

Using InVid video verification tool, the result showed that the video is an old clip from 2021 when Nigerian troops killed Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and destroyed their training bases at Lake Chad.

 

CONCLUSION

Several fact checking agencies, including the DailyTrust, have announced that the video claim is FALSE.

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100 Editions Strong!

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Today, we proudly mark the 100th edition of the WABMA Fake News Debunker — published consistently in audio, video, and text formats.

This milestone is more than just a number. It is a testament to our resilience, commitment, and belief in the power of truth. For nearly two years, through changing tides and persistent challenges, we have worked tirelessly to expose misinformation, challenge disinformation, and protect the public discourse in West Africa.

Fake news undermines democracy, endangers lives, and erodes trust. That is why we have stayed the course — week after week — empowering citizens with facts, and strengthening media literacy across communities.

Thank you to every researcher, producer, presenter, and supporter who made this possible.
The work continues — because truth still matters.

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“Skin Whitening Injections, Naira Note Rumors & COVID-19 XEC in Nigeria – Debunker Ep. 96”

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🔥 WABMA Fake News Debunker – Episode 96 🔥

🚩 Are popular skin-whitening injections in West Africa genuine and safe to use?
🚩 Is Nigeria’s Central Bank planning to scrap old Naira notes soon?
🚩 Has the COVID-19 variant XEC already spread to Nigeria?

In this episode, we dive deep into these viral claims to separate facts from fiction. Don’t fall for fake news—get the truth you need right here!

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Did Netflix Pay Kamala Harris $7 Million? Can Guava Leaves Cure Ulcers? Was EFCC’s X Account Hacked by Fraudsters?

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Did Netflix Pay Kamala Harris $7 Million? Can Guava Leaves Cure Ulcers? Was EFCC’s X Account Hacked by Fraudsters?

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🚩 Did Netflix really hand US Vice President Kamala Harris $7 million?
🚩 Can guava leaves actually cure ulcers, as claimed in recent posts?
🚩 Was Nigeria’s EFCC’s X (formerly Twitter) account hacked by internet fraudsters?

Uncover the truth behind these viral claims in this episode of WABMA’s Fake News Debunker! Let’s separate facts from fiction.

🎥 Watch Now: https://youtu.be/yourlinkhere

🙏 Please check out this week’s edition of WABMA’s Fake News Debunker, where we partner with media professionals to stop the spread of misinformation across social media and news platforms.

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