The Nigerian Army on Monday announced the rescue of over 1000 Boko Haram captives.
In messages posted by its official Twitter handle @HQNigerianArmy, the army said the hostages consist mainly of women, children as well as some young men who were forced to become Boko Haram fighters.
According to Army, 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.
Speaking with one of the rescued victims, Alhaji Gambo Gulumba from Amchaka village, thanked the Nigerian military for showing them love and care.
“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,” Army said in the tweet.
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