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Army rescues 31 kidnap victims, kills terrorist kingpin in Kebbi, Katsina
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 31 kidnap victims and killed a terrorist kingpin during separate operations in Kebbi and Katsina states.
- Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 31 kidnap victims and killed a terrorist kingpin during separate operations in Kebbi and Katsina states.
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- Army rescues 31 kidnap victims, kills terrorist kingpin in Kebbi, Katsina.
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Army rescues 31 kidnap victims, kills terrorist kingpin in Kebbi, Katsina
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 31 kidnap victims and killed a terrorist kingpin during separate operations in Kebbi and Katsina states. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-31-kidnap-victims-kills-terrorist-kingpin-in-kebbi-katsina/
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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