Nigerian Troops Rescue 38 Women And 42 Children From Boko Haram In Borno

At least 38 women and 42 children, who were held captive by Boko Haram terrorists, have been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army in Garere Village, Borno State.

The women and children, according to Vanguard, were held hostage for several months before they were rescued by the troops.

In a statement signed by the acting Director, Army Public Relations, the Nigerian army confirmed that 42 of the terrorists were killed during the rescue operation and a large number of arms and ammunition was recovered. The Nigerian army also gave the assurance that the women and children are now safe in a military medical facility.

The statement read, “Following confirmed intelligence report on the convergence and massing up of dislodged Boko Haram terrorists at Garere village in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, with intent of carrying out attack on some isolated communities, troops on fighting and clearance patrol Codenamed “Operation TIGER CLAW” on Tuesday 19th July 2016 swooped on the terrorists.”

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It further read, “During the ensuing operation, 42 Boko Haram terrorists were killed, while an unconfirmed number of the insurgents escaped with gunshot wounds. Similarly, 38 women and 42 children held captives were rescued from the insurgents. The women and children were taken to the military medical facility in Baga for checks. They were further assisted with food and clothing.”