The release of the captives took place during a precision air strike on a bandit stronghold in Katsina State.
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- 76 kidnapped victims, including women and children, were rescued by the Nigerian Air Force.
- The operation involved a precision air strike on a bandit stronghold in Katsina state. 6s
- The raid targeted a gang led by Babaro, linked to a recent mosque attack. 12s
- At least one child died during the rescue operation; other casualties were not specified. 23s
- The Air Force has intensified its campaign, reporting nearly 600 militia members killed in eight months. 48s