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Troops rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, Zamfara

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By: Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have, in furtherance of offensives against terrorists across the North West, rescued a total of 27 Kidnap victims in Sokoto and Zamfara States. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, said troops also frustrated abduction attempts against several other residents, recovered livestock and motorcycles in a series […] The post Troops rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News.

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