Scores of hostages freed from Boko Haram: Nigeria army
Nigerian military claims to have freed scores of people from Boko Haram captivity during massive weekend offensive
LAGOS, Nigeria
Nigerian troops have rescued at least 178 hostages from Boko Haram following a military operation over the weekend that dismantled a number of the group’s camps in northeastern Borno State, according to an army spokesman.
Tukur Gusau, a spokesman for the Nigerian Army’s Seventh Division, said the offensive – which took place along the Aulari-in-Bama axis – had succeeded in clearing Boko Haram camps in Fadan, Shuwarin, Wulari, Ngoro Dauye, Jidori, Alikashiri, Kalzamari-Shuwa and Kalzamari-Kanuri, in addition to other areas.
“During the offensive, 178 people held captive by the terrorists were rescued, including 101 children and 67 women,” Gusau said in a statement issued late Sunday.
He added that one Boko Haram commander had been “captured alive” – along with a number of other group members – and was currently “undergoing investigation.”
“Troop morale remains high,” he asserted. “They are determined to build on the successes achieved so far.”
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