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Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, according to the government. Over 40 people were abducted, one teacher was killed, eight militants were arrested, and an unspecified number of militants were killed. President Bola Tinubu stated the operation ended a 50+ day siege.
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