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Nigerian military troops kill several terrorists, rescue 179 kidnapped victims — DHQ
The DHQ said the military carried out the operations between 25 and 28 May.
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The DHQ said the military carried out the operations between 25 and 28 May.
The victims were rescued across theatres of operation in November.
The military troops also rescued 45 kidnapped victims in the last one week.
Residents of the area told PREMIUM TIMES that the gunmen on Monday afternoon released seven captives.
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The police said they have also arrested a man for allegedly hacking his father to death with a machete.
The suspect was arrested when some police operatives along with troops of the Nigerian army raided the IPOB hideout.
"We must reinvigorate stop and search, effectively man black spots and sustain the present tempo in raid of criminal hideouts," ...
Katsina is one of the states in the North-west region witnessing terrorist activities for years.
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The soldiers rescued the hostages in the ongoing onslaught against terrorists in the troubled state.
The troops also recovered stolen crude.
