308 abductees freed and returned in Northern Nigeria

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Nigerian security forces say they freed 308 abductees from kidnappers and returned them home.

WHO: Nigerian security forces

WHAT: Freed 308 abductees from kidnappers and returned them home

WHEN: Reported Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM ET

WHERE: Northern Nigeria

WHY: The abductees were freed from their kidnappers in a northern forest.

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