Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militants
Nigerian security forces successfully rescued over 300 hostages from militants in the Kainji Lake national park. The operation is part of a broader government effort to combat the country's endemic kidnapping-for-ransom crisis.
Over 160 of the freed abductees had been kidnapped in a February attack on Woro, Kwara state, pictured./Getty Images Over 160 of the freed abductees had been kidnapped in a February attack on Woro, Kwara state, pictured./Getty Images Nigeria Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militants President hails ‘successful’ rescue as country battles endemic kidnapping for ransom and insecurity worsens
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