Three days of violence across northern Nigeria have left more than 100 people dead. But who exactly is behind the bloodshed? The government is fighting a group of Islamic fighters who some call "The Taliban," who want strict Islamic law put into place. But are they the Taliban? Richard Hamilton, a BBC Africa reporter, joins The Takeaway with more of the story.
Here's Al Jazeera's report on the violence in Nigeria [Warning: some graphic content]:
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