Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

Nigerian forces rescue 360 captives from Boko Haram

Nigerian forces rescued 360 captives, including women and children from a Boko Haram mountain hideout in Borno State.

Nigeria: 360 people freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country.

Nigeria: Hundreds of kidnapped women, children freed from Boko Haram jihadists

Hundreds of women and children who were kidnapped by jihadist group Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria were freed over the weekend, local representatives said. It was not immediately clear how the victims' release was secured, although the military said it had executed an "intelligence-led rescue operation".

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Nigerian forces rescue hundreds of abductees held by Boko Haram

The rescue operation was carried out by a joint task force that includes special forces, who forced JAS fighters to abandon their positions, the military said.

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Ondo cleric decries insecurity, says govts fail to protect citizens

An Ondo cleric decries the Nigerian government’s failure to protect citizens amidst rising insecurity, urging prayers for divine intervention. Learn more a Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-cleric-decries-insecurity-says-govts-fail-to-protect-citizens/

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Security requires governance reforms, accountability — Okogwu

The National Leader of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the African Democratic Congress, Chike Okogwu, has called for a broader approach to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, emphasizing the need for effective governance, accountability and institutional reforms alongside security operations. The post Security requires governance reforms, accountability — Okogwu appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

At least 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram jihadists from a mainly Muslim community in Nigeria's north-eastern Borno state in March have been freed from a remote mountain hideout.

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