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Nigerian army says it rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Nigerian army rescued 33 people kidnapped by armed men in Zamfara state's Tsafe area, with no casualties reported during the rescue operation.
- The kidnappers fled into nearby bushes when troops engaged them with gunfire while moving the hostages to an unknown location.
- Kidnappings for ransom are common in north-western Nigeria, with ransom payments reportedly fueling the abduction trend.
- The Nigerian military is actively tracking the kidnappers and has urged the public to remain vigilant and provide information to security forces.
- Recently, over 300 abductees from various attacks across Nigeria have been rescued, including 163 from Kwara state and 145 from Niger state, following a series of high-profile kidnappings.
