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Conflict● ElevatedSep 27 · Sep 27, 2026, 4:58 PM

Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Benue State

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

By: Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke at the weekend rescued six Kidnapped victims around Gbise community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, reaffirming the Joint Task Force sustained commitment to protecting lives and denying criminal elements freedom of action within its Joint Operations Area. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer […] The post Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Benue State appeared first on Vanguard News.

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