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Gunmen free 144 inmates in Nigeria: gov't

​Unknown gunmen on Sunday invaded a prison in the west African country's central north state of Kogi, killing one prisoner and set free at least 144 inmates, the government said on Monday.

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Inmates, authorities reach deal after Brazilian prison riot

Rebellious inmates and authorities reached an agreement Monday afternoon after four inmates were killed in a prison riot in the southern city of Cascavel in Parana state, local press said.