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Military● ElevatedSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 11:34 AM

Military kill 12 terrorists, rescue 66 kidnapped victims in nationwide operations

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

Troops of the Nigerian military fighting to dislodge criminal elements and non-state actors constituting security threats across the country have rescued over 66 kidnapped victims, neutralised 12 terrorists in gun fights and arrested over 34 collaborators, logistics suppliers and informants. The post Military kill 12 terrorists, rescue 66 kidnapped victims in nationwide operations appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Sub-Saharan Africa theater · last 7 days
easing · 28 in the last 24h
237
events logged
76
risk index / 100
Wildfires 168Attacks & Assaults 32Shootings 12Kidnappings 7Robberies & Theft 7
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