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163 Nigerians freed after six months in jihadi captivity

More than 160 Nigerians rescued from six months of captivity by jihadists have described their ordeal of fear and suffering.

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Around 163 Nigerians who were kidnapped have been freed after spending six months in captivity held by jihadists. The rescued individuals have begun recounting their experiences, describing witnessing death and suffering during their time in captivity. Their release marks an end to the prolonged ordeal.

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β€˜We saw death and suffering’: Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in captivity

Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months.

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