Multinational troops rescue 40 hostages in Borno

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have rescued 40 people kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

The MNJTF spokesman, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in N’Djamena.

He said the hostages which comprised eight men, eight women, and 24 children were rescued by the troops which operated under Sector 3 in Monguno.

The statement read: “The troops during an intensified clearance operation in the Kukawa Local Government Area and Baga Axis, intercepted a group of Boko Haram terrorists transporting a large number of hostages.

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“The terrorists fled upon encountering the troops, leaving behind the hostages, who were promptly rescued. Among the rescued persons include 8 men, 8 women, and 24 children.

“Preliminary investigation suggests that the hostages were being transported from a Boko Haram enclave in Dogon Chikwu, which has become increasingly untenable due to intense MNJTF operational activity pressure.

“The troops are currently pursuing the fleeing terrorists who may be holding additional hostages.”

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