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Military forces in Nigeria freed a group of kidnapped passengers, including students traveling to take their university entrance exams. The successful rescue operation along a major highway in Benue State saved the young test-takers from missing their chance at higher education.
Eighteen passengers, including students heading to college entrance exams, are safely home after a five-day kidnapping ordeal in Nigeria. A coordinated rescue operation freed all victims unharmed and put seven suspects behind bars.
Thirteen kidnapped students are safe after a dramatic rescue, and now their governor is fighting to ensure they don't miss their university entrance exams. Eight of the rescued teens were traveling to take the critical test when they were abducted.
Eight students traveling to take their university entrance exams in Nigeria were safely rescued after three days in captivity. The young people, including three girls, are now recovering with their families after their ordeal.
Thirteen people, including eight students heading to take their college entrance exams, have been safely released after being held captive for three days in Benue State, Nigeria. All victims are now receiving medical care and recovering from their ordeal.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed traveled to conflict-affected Benue State, Nigeria, to support peacebuilding efforts and celebrate the region's resilience. Despite 500,000 displaced residents, she highlighted promising signs of recovery including Nigeria's first digital parliament and agriculture-focused development plans.
Military operations in Benue State are clearing threats before farming season, giving communities hope for safe planting and harvest. Intelligence-led patrols have dismantled criminal networks and recovered stolen livestock across multiple villages.
Military operations in Benue State are dismantling criminal networks to protect farmers as planting season approaches. The pre-farming offensive has already arrested multiple suspects and recovered stolen cattle.
Five people held captive for up to six weeks by criminal gangs in Nigeria's Benue State are finally home after military forces tracked down their location and conducted a successful rescue. The operation also seized weapons and ammunition, dealing a major blow to bandits terrorizing rural communities.
Nigeria's Benue State is teaming up with a regional development commission to rebuild roads and restore communities after years of displacement. The ambitious partnership aims to bring thousands of families home while creating jobs in rural areas.
Presidential aide Dr. Abiodun Essiet is meeting with security forces to strengthen community trust and restore peace in Nigeria's Benue state. The collaborative effort brings together local voices and military leaders to build lasting solutions.
The governors of Taraba and Benue states are joining forces to tackle attacks that have displaced families along their shared border. They've created a joint security committee and visited affected communities with promises of safer days ahead.
Military forces in Nigeria responded to an urgent alert and freed three passengers from armed kidnappers without a single shot fired. The swift rescue shows how intelligence-driven operations are making dangerous roads safer for travelers.
Joint military forces have successfully dismantled a terrorist hideout in Benue State, recovering over 200 rounds of ammunition and weapons while protecting local communities. The operation reflects growing success in Nigeria's fight against armed criminal groups threatening rural areas.
Nine churchgoers abducted during a midnight prayer service in Benue State, Nigeria, are safely home after a coordinated rescue operation that also led to four arrests and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle. The successful operation shows what's possible when security forces and communities work together.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Nigeria's Benue State granted clemency to 14 prisoners and announced plans to honor the leader who created the state. The governor's actions aim to balance justice with mercy while preserving the region's history.
Governor Hyacinth Alia has begun construction on over 55 kilometers of reconstructed and expanded roads in Gboko, part of a broader infrastructure push transforming daily life across Benue State. The five-month project promises to boost commerce, create jobs, and improve mobility for thousands of residents.
The Universal Basic Education Commission just equipped public schools across Benue State with smart boards, computers, and thousands of textbooks to improve learning for Nigerian children. The state government pledged to ensure every donated resource reaches classrooms where it's needed most.