Nigerian military frees 19 hostages

Nigeria's military has freed 19 hostages in an operation in the country's main oil-producing region, including Nigerians and foreigners, security sources say.
"We've got confirmed reports that, yes, all 19 have been reported freed," one of the security sources said.
"It was a JTF operation," he added, referring to Nigeria's Joint Task Force, which includes police and military personnel.
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Source: The Sydney Morning Herald