The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
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Nigerian security forces freed approximately 360 to 400 women, children, and men from a mountain enclave controlled by Boko Haram in Borno state in northeastern Nigeria during an intelligence-led operation over the weekend. The exact circumstances of the release remained unclear—the military credited a successful rescue operation while local sources reported the jihadist group itself released the captives—and authorities denied any ransom was paid. Two children reportedly died in captivity; the operation represents a significant recovery of hostages from the group that has conducted a 17-year insurgency characterized by mass abductions.
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country.
The operation, according to the army’s statement, was conducted in the Mandara mountains which form a part of the militant group’s stronghold.
It resulted in the release of […] ...