Troops Rescue 17 People Kidnapped By Boko Haram in Borno

Nigerian Army has said its troops have rescued 17 kidnapped persons from Boko Haram terorrists in Borno state.

The Director of army public relations, Onyema Nwachukwu said in a statement that 17 people were kidnapped during an attack along Kontori along Maiduguri – Damaturu road.

“The terrorists who came in a drove on Wednesday, 7 July, 2021 had attempted an infiltration into Auno village through the Rail Line adjacent to the community, but were quickly intercepted by the vigilant troops in a fierce gun duel,”

“Further exploitation conducted by troops of 7 Division Garrison and 212 battalions, immediately after quelling the infiltration attempt by the terrorists, resulted in the successful rescue of the commuting civilians, who were abducted during the attack at Kontori along Maiduguri – Damaturu road.

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“The rescued civilians have been adequately documented and handed over to officials of Rapid Response Squad for further action.

“Recall that it was during the said attack that own troops were involved in a road traffic accident while responding to a distress call from the area.”