Seven women and nine children kidnapped by terrorists from their homes in Borno State have been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army.
According to its statement posted on X.com on Friday, the victims were rescued in a series of coordinated counter-terrorism operations embarked upon by the troops in synergy with Vigilante and Hybrid Force.
During the rescue operation, the troops killed one terrorist. They also recovered some arms and ammunition.
The statement reads partly: In Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, troops executed an ambush operation targeting terrorists’ staging areas around Pulka and Ashagashiya
“During the operations, troops made contact with the terrorists, neutralising one, while others fled in disarray, abandoning their belongings.
“The troops successfully rescued seven women and nine children from the clutches of the terrorists. The troops also recovered one submachine gun, three bicycles, four blankets, cooking utensils and several other items.”
“Similarly, troops conducted an ambush operation in the Komala general area of Borno State. The operations resulted in the neutralization of one terrorist and the recovery of two AK-47 rifles with two magazines containing 29 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition and 91 belted links of PKT ammunition.
“Additional items recovered include one SMG, two AK-47 rifles, one SMG magazine, nine rounds of 9 mm ammunition, and one motorbike.”
