Nigerian Troops Free 5,000 Boko Haram Hostages in Borno State
The Nigerian army liberated over 5,000 persons held hostages by Boko Haram terrorists during so-called clearance operations, according an army spokesman.
The Nigerian army liberated over 5,000 persons held hostages by Boko Haram terrorists during so-called clearance operations, according an army spokesman.
The so-called clearance operations were conducted in a dozen of villages occupied by the notorious Islamist group.
At least 10 militants were killed during the operations.
The army lost one soldier and two others were injured, in addition to a “vigilante” who sustained an eye wound but is now recovering, the spokesman continued.
Boko Haram has been active in northeastern Nigeria since 2009. Last year, the group expanded attacks into Niger, Cameroon and Chad. In March 2015, it pledged allegiance to ISIS, and outlawed in Russia and many other countries.
