Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Abductees from Boko Haram in Borno State
The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram during a rescue operation in the Mandara mountains of northeastern Borno state. The captives, who included women and children, had been taken from various communities.
The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram during a rescue operation in the Mandara mountains of northeastern Borno state, according to reports confirmed by multiple news outlets. The freed captives included women and children who had been abducted from different communities. The rescue operation was conducted on June 7.
Some of the freed captives were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon, the BBC reported. Two infants died due to harsh conditions while in Boko Haram captivity, according to Al Jazeera. Kidnappings are a security concern in West Africa.
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