Military● Elevated1h ago · Nov 3, 2026, 8:20 PM
Army neutralises 2 kidnappers in Kogi follow-up operation
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition during a follow-up operation in Kogi State. The post Army neutralises 2 kidnappers in Kogi follow-up operation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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