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Security operation rescues 21 kidnapping victims in Nigeria

A joint security operation rescued 21 kidnapping victims in a forest in Nigeria’s Kogi State.

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The operation highlights a serious kidnapping threat affecting public safety in the region.

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  1. JOINT SECURITY TEAM RESCUES 21 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KOGI FOREST OPERATION ↗silverbirdtv.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
  2. 21 Kidnap Victims Rescued in Kogi State - QUICK NEWS AFRICA ↗quicknews-africa.net · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC

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