NIGER REPUBLIC TROOPS

BENUE: Troops kill three terrorists, rescue soldier, two others

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TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have killed three terrorists in Sankara, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.

Two hostages were also rescued in the counterterrorism operations in the North-Central State were two hostages, according to a Thursday statement on the Armyโ€™s X handle.

โ€œActing on actionable intelligence, troops raided a notorious kidnap syndicate hideout in Sankara, Ukum Local Government Area, resulting in the neutralization of three terrorists and the rescue of two hostages,โ€ the statement read.

One AK-47 rifle, a locally fabricated gun, assorted mobile phones, a camouflage uniform, and one motorbike were also recovered.

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