UPDATE: Over 1,000 Boko Haram Abductees Rescued, Says Army

The Nigeria Army has rescued not less than one thousand captives of the insurgent Boko Haram, the military’s spokesman says.

According to the statement from Texas Chukwu, the spokesman of the Nigerian Army, troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE has rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram Terrorists enclave.

The operation was said to be 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.

“The  hostages consisted mainly of women, children as well as some young men who were forced to become Boko Haram fighters”, Brigadier-General Chukwu established.

Alhaji Gambo Gulumba from Amchaka village was reported to have expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian military for  showing all of them love and care.

The Army used this opportunity to remind the public of its resolve to rout out Boko Haram and rescue all hostages.

The public is also advised to report any suspicious character to the appropriate authority for prompt action and the Nigeria revealed that the rescued persons are being attended to in a military medical facility.