Troops rescue 40 hostages in Borno

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have successfully rescued 40 individuals who were held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

This operation took place under Sector 3 in Monguno, according to MNJTF spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba.

The rescued hostages include eight men, eight women, and 24 children. During the operation, a significant terrorist logistics syndicate was also disrupted.

“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,” the statement read.

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

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