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Nigerian soldiers rescue kidnapping victim and recover AK-47

Soldiers in Kogi rescued a kidnapping victim and recovered an AK-47 rifle.

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The incident reflects ongoing armed kidnapping and insecurity risks in the area.

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  1. Soldiers rescue kidnap victim, recover AK-47 in Kogi ↗premiumtimesng.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
  2. Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover AK-47 in Kogi ↗allafrica.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC

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