The Niger Speaker denied forcing the girls into marriage.
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Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Minna, Mr Sarkin-daji said the purported story was untrue and mere speculations.The speaker explained that recently he announced plans to support orphan girls, especially victims of banditry attacks to get married following an appeal by religious and traditional leaders from his constituency.
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