Aug 9, 2026Politics67 words1 min read

Nigerian Army Rescues 33 Kidnapped People

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The Nigerian army says it rescued 33 people. Gunmen kidnapped them on Saturday.

The people were travelling through Zamfara state. This is in the north-west of Nigeria.

The army says the rescue was safe. No one was hurt.

Gunmen often kidnap people in this part of Nigeria. They want money for the people they take.

The army did not give more details about the rescue.

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1. How many people did the army rescue?

2. When were the people kidnapped?

3. True or False: The rescue happened in Zamfara state.

1. 33 2. On Saturday 3. True

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The Nigerian _____ says it rescued 33 people. _____ kidnapped them on Saturday.

The people were travelling through _____ state. This is in the north-west of Nigeria.

The army says the _____ was safe. No one was hurt.

Gunmen often kidnap people in this part of Nigeria. They want _____ for the people they take.

The army did not give more _____ about the rescue.

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