Troops rescue 47 Boko Haram captives in Borno (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigerian troops rescued 47 captives, mostly women and children, from Boko Haram/ISWAP in Borno State through sustained military operations. The rescued individuals are receiving medical attention and humanitarian aid. The Lake Chad region remains a key area for insurgency with ongoing security challenges.

• Troops rescued 47 captives, mostly women and children, from Boko Haram/ISWAP in Borno State
• Military operations forced insurgents to abandon positions, enabling escape of hostages
• Rescued civilians receive medical care and humanitarian aid pending reintegration
• Lake Chad region remains a hotspot for insurgency with ongoing abductions and displacement
• Security forces continue operations to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace
• Recent school abduction in Borno highlights ongoing threats to civilians