Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 21 kidnap victims, including four Chinese nationals, during coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States, officials announced on Saturday. According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, the daring rescue mission was executed on Friday, October 17, 2025, under Operation [ ]
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PICTORIAL: Troops Rescue 4 Chinese Nationals, 17 Others From Kidnappers In Kwara, Kogi
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