Nigeria: 8 Filipino hostages, 4 Ukrainians, rescued from militants
The military has rescued 12 hostages – eight Filipinos and four Ukrainians – from militants being targeted by the armed forces in the southern oil region.
The militants, meanwhile, said the three remaining Filipino hostages they’re holding will be set free soon. Maduekwe said two other Filipinos had died in the fighting, confirming assertions made earlier by militants.