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Nigeria rescue frees 308 hostages in Kwara

A major rescue operation in Nigeria’s Kwara State freed 308 hostages held by militants.
WHO: Nigeria’s rescue forces
WHAT: Freed 308 hostages held by militants
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 10:33 AM ET
WHERE: Kwara State, Nigeria
WHY: The hostages were held by militants for about six months, prompting the rescue operation.
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