Nigerian troops rescue 14 kidnap victims on highway

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What happenedThe army said the operation, which took place in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, was carried out by troops participating in Operation WABAIZIGAN.

What changedPremium Times Nigeria frames it as "Nigerian troops rescue 14 kidnap victims on highway". Vanguard (Nigeria) frames it as "Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Edo".

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Still Watching. Premium Times Nigeria frames it as "Nigerian troops rescue 14 kidnap victims on highway". Vanguard (Nigeria) frames it as "Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Edo".

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Premium Times Nigeria26m ago

Nigerian troops rescue 14 kidnap victims on highway

The army said the operation, which took place in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, was carried out by troops participating in Operation WABAIZIGAN.

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Vanguard (Nigeria)11m ago

Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Edo

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a kidnap incident along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia Nort...

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