Violence leaves 10 dead in Nigerian oil city

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A third straight night of gunbattles between ethnic factions and security forces left at least 10 people dead in the Nigerian oil city of Warri, police said on Monday.

"We learnt 10 people were killed around the Odion Road Market, Ekurede and Ugbuwangue areas of the city yesterday. Up to 20 houses were burnt in these places. Many vehicles were damaged," a senior officer said.

"There is calm now. The security agents are on top of the situation," he said, asking not to be identified.

"People are fleeing Warri to the neighbouring towns of Sapele and Ughelli," he added.

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