Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill two militants in northwest operations

MADUGURI, Nigeria, ‌Jan 21 (Reuters) – Nigerian troops have rescued 62 hostages and killed ‌two militants in separate operations across Kebbi and Zamfara ‌states as part of an ongoing offensive against armed groups in the northwest, the army said on Wednesday. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/01/21/nigerian-troops-free-62-hostages-kill-two-militants-in-northwest-operations