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Military apprehends 20 individuals on suspicion of kidnapping and frees 40 hostages

Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, director of defence media operations, made the announcement on Saturday in Abuja.

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Several terrorists were slain and criminal networks were damaged during the raids, he added.

Along with other security agencies and local vigilantes, the operations were carried out by troops under the following commands: Hadin Kai, Fansan Yamma, Savannah Shield, Enduring Peace, Whirl Stroke, Delta Safe, and UDO KA, according to Onoja.

In two separate operations in the states of Zamfara and Kebbi, forces from Operation Fansan Yamma apprehended individuals thought to be working with terrorists, killed three terrorists, and freed fourteen hostages in the North-West.

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