Nigerian Senate Denies Ransom Payment for Kidnapped Victims, Launches Investigation

The Nigerian Senate spokesperson refuted claims of ransom payment for kidnapped victims' release, stating that no money was exchanged with bandits in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara states. The spokesperson highlighted that security forces are prioritizing rescues over confrontations with bandits.
An ad hoc committee has been set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent school abductions in the country.
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