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Nigerian army frees 275 hostages from Boko Haram

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, ABUJA -- Nigerian army said on Tuesday it has freed 275 hostages held by Islamist group Boko Haram in an operation in the northeastern state of Borno.A statement issued by army spokesman, Sani Usman, said the troops also killed 15 Boko Haram fighters and captured six commanders during the raid on Monday.It said the troops were assisted by...