The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of over 1000 Boko Haram captives.
In messages posted by its official Twitter handle on Monday afternoon, the army said the hostages consist mainly of women, children as well as some young men who were forced to become Boko Haram fighters.
They were rescued from Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, the army said.
ARMY RESCUES OVER 1000 BOKO HARAM CAPTIVES
Troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE has rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram Terrorists enclave.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) May 7, 2018
The operation which was conducted in conjunction with allies of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), rescued the hostages from Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) May 7, 2018
We wishes to remind the public of its resolve to rout out BH & rescued all hostages. The public is also advised to report any suspicious character to the appropriate authority for prompt action. However, the rescued persons are being attended to in a military medical facility.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) May 7, 2018
