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Conflict● ElevatedJul 31 · Jul 31, 2026, 11:50 PM

Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Edo

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a kidnap incident along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The operation, conducted under Operation Whirl Stroke, followed credible intelligence received by troops on routine patrol at about 9:30 […] The post Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Edo appeared first on Vanguard News.

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