November 23, 2024
Troops Rescue 25 Hostages From Boko Haram Captivity
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Troops Rescue 25 Hostages From Boko Haram Captivity

Troops of 144 Battalion have successfully rescued 25 hostages held captive by Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno State.

In a statement, the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the rescue was carried out in conjunction with a Hybrid Force.

14 hostages comprising six women and eight children were rescued in Gobara village in Gwoza Local Government Area.

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The other 11 civilians were rescued in Gava Village by troops of 82 Task Force Battalion, in conjunction with a Hybrid Force.

The Army spokesman says the rescued persons are currently undergoing profiling.

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