United States Special Force Storms Nigeria, Rescue Kidnapped American, Kill 6 Bandits.

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United States Special Force Storms Nigeria, Rescue Kidnapped American, Kill 6 Bandits.



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The United States forces say they have rescued an American citizen who is being held hostage in northern Nigeria.

In a statement, Jonathan Hoffman, the Pentagon spokesman, said the rescue operation was conducted on Saturday morning.

The American was reportedly abducted in Niger Republic on Tuesday and subsequently moved to Nigeria.

"U.S.

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forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group of armed men," the statement quoted by CNN read.

"This American citizen is safe and is now in the care of the U.S.

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Department of State. No U.S military personnel were injured during the operation.

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