Nigerian troops rescue 400 hostages held by Boko Haram

The Nigerian troops continued with the fight against terrorism in Nigeria by conducting a special operation in some Boko Haram enclaves. During the operation, about 400 persons held hostage by the insurgents were freed by the soldiers and quite a number of the
Islamist sect fighters were killed in the process. Information made available by Colonel Sani Usman Kukasheka revealed that the: “Troops of 7 Division based on information received, conducted a special operation at Chingurimi, Walasa and Masa villages which were believed to have large concentration of abducted women and children were held hostages by the Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday 4th May 2016. “The troops killed quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists and rescued 17 women, an old man and 24 children at the area. They also recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 6 rounds of 7.62mm, 295 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO), 12 Dane Guns, 21 unserviceable mobile telephone handsets and one serviceable as well as150 different SIM cards. “In all, the troops rescued over 400 persons held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists were freed by the troops.”

Below are some photos from the rescue operation conducted by the military: