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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The Nigerian army released images on social media alongside a statement confirming the rescue Nigeria's army has said it safely rescued 33 people after they were kidnapped by armed men while travelli
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar dies in bandits’ captivity
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to both the state and the nation.
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar Dies in Captivity from Medical Complications; Wife Still Held
The Nigerian military and the nation are mourning the tragic loss of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, who died from medical complications while in the cap
Attackers kill at least 50, abduct women and children in Nigeria's Zamfara state
By Ahmed Kingimi MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Feb 20 (Reuters) - At least 50 people were killed and several women and children abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara s