Nigerian Police uses old AK47 while Boko Haram relies on gun mounted GPMGs, Senator Abbo claims
By OakTV
19 February 2020 |
10:11 am
Nigerian Police uses old AK47 while Boko Haram relies on gun mounted GPMGs, Senator Abbo claims
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