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Boko Haram hostages freed, two infants die, rescue disputed

Published 7 June 2026

Hundreds of people abducted by Boko Haram from a community in northeastern Nigeria have been freed, though two infants died during the ordeal. The release, which occurred over the weekend, has been met with competing claims over whether it was the result of a military rescue operation or a negotiated settlement.

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