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Military● Elevated1h ago · Nov 3, 2026, 8:20 PM

Army neutralises 2 kidnappers in Kogi follow-up operation

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition during a follow-up operation in Kogi State. The post Army neutralises 2 kidnappers in Kogi follow-up operation appeared first on Vanguard News.

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