Troops of the 22 Brigade deployed in operation Lafiya Dole have rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram terrorists enclave.
Newsclick reports 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.
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The hostages consisted mainly of women, children as well as some young men who were forced to become Boko Haram fighters, according to statements by the Nigerian Army
One of the rescued victims, Alhaji Gambo Gulumba from Amchaka village, speaking on behalf of the rescued persons, thanked the Nigerian military for showing them love and care.
The Army restated its commitment to rout out Boko Haram and rescue all hostages.
