Soldiers kill two bandits in Kogi ambush
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What Punch reported
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have killed two suspected bandits during an intelligence-led ambush along the Adankolo–Apata Road in Kogi State.
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Soldiers kill two bandits in Kogi ambush. Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have killed two suspected bandits during an intelligence-led ambush along the Adankolo–Apata Road in Kogi State. Covered by 1 publications. Punch: Soldiers kill two bandits in Kogi ambush.
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- Punch Nigeria Soldiers kill two bandits in Kogi ambush Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have killed two suspected bandits during an intelligence-led ambush along the Adankolo–Apata Road in Kogi State. 2 h ago · Tier 3
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