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Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Rescue 11 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 21 Terrorist Suspects

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Nigerian security forces conducted a series of operations between July 21 and July 22, resulting in the rescue of 15 kidnap victims and the arrest of 25 suspects. Military personnel operating under Operation HADIN KAI, Operation Fansan Yamma, and Operation MESA successfully rescued 11 individuals and apprehended 21 suspected terrorists. In a separate action, police forces rescued one abducted woman and arrested four additional kidnapping suspects, all of whom reportedly confessed to their roles in the crime.

During the military operations, security forces also located and destroyed multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that had been planted by terrorists. These coordinated efforts reflect ongoing security initiatives aimed at curbing kidnapping and terrorist activities across the region.

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