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Terrorist attack reported in Mozambique’s Nkonga village

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Terrorist attack reported in Mozambique’s Nkonga village

Frelimo’s provincial leader in Cabo Delgado, José Kalime, expressed his support for residents of Nangade after a terrorist attack in the village of Nkonga, about 35 kilometres from the district capital. He conveyed his message in Ntamba after being informed of the attack by the defence and security forces, reports Jornal Notícias.

A terrorist attack was reported on the night of Wednesday to Thursday in the village of Nkonga, about 35 kilometres from the district capital of Nangade, in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, according to the Defence and Security Forces, as reported by Jornal Notícias.

José Kalime, the Frelimo provincial first secretary in Cabo Delgado, went to the administrative post of Ntamba to express solidarity with the residents. He said the attack had caused panic among the population and called on the victims not to lose hope.

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