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Hundreds in Nigeria freed from militant group Boko Haram
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- The hostages were freed from a mountain hideout, according to the Nigerian military.
- Around 360 men, women and children abducted by Islamic extremist group Boko Haram were freed from a mountain hideout on Sunday according to the Nigerian military.
- It was not immediately clear how the victims' release was secured.
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The hostages were freed from a mountain hideout, according to the Nigerian military. (Supplied: Facebook/ @HQNigerianarmy)
Around 360 men, women and children abducted by Islamic extremist group Boko Haram were freed from a mountain hideout on Sunday according to the Nigerian military.
It was not immediately clear how the victims' release was secured. Authorities in Nigeria deny paying ransoms, though analysts say it is common practice.
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