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Conflict● ElevatedAug 18 · Aug 18, 2026, 11:02 PM

Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following an encounter with terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation was conducted on Tuesday after troops received credible information about the movement of terrorists with kidnapped victims around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa LGA. The Media Information Officer […] The post Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina appeared first on Vanguard News.

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