Army Rescues Over 1000 Hostages In Boko Haram Hideout

'Dotun Akintomide
Writer

Ad

BREAKING! [VIDEO] Ministers, Advisors, Party Chief, military officers killed in Helicopter Crash in Ghana

By Abiola Olawale A devastating military helicopter crash in Ghana’s Adansi Akrofuom District has claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two prominent ministers, advisors, and military personnel. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has been described as a "Black Wednesday" for Ghana, with the government and citizens grappling with the profound…

South-South Highways Now Dead traps, Says King of Idjerhe

By Abiola Olawale In a passionate plea, His Royal Majesty, King Obukowho Monday Arthur Whiskey, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, has spoken up about what he called the deteriorating state of roads in Nigeria’s South-South region, labeling them "death traps" that have left communities isolated and lives at risk. The monarch also urged both the…

Murdoch to provide health updates to Trump in deal to delay Epstein case deposition

Rupert Murdoch will give President Donald Trump updates on his health to postpone his deposition in Trump’s defamation lawsuit over a Wall Street Journal article about Jeffrey Epstein. The agreement comes after Trump’s lawyers sought a quick deposition from Murdoch, implying he could be dead or too sick to testify in person by the time…

Ad

By Augustine Osayande

Troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE in an operation conducted in conjunction with allies of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), has rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram Terrorists hideout in Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Confirming the report on Monday, Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Texas Chukwu said the hostages consisted mainly of women, children as well as some young men who were forced to become Boko Haram fighters.

“Troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE has rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram Terrorists enclave.

“The operation which was conducted in conjunction with allies of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), rescued the hostages from  Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

“The hostages consisted mainly of women, children as well as some young men who were forced to become Boko Haram fighters” Chukwu said.

According to the Army spokesman one of the rescued victims, Alhaji Gambo Gulumba from Amchaka village, thanked the Nigerian military for showing them love and care.

Chukwu reminded the public of the Army resolve to rout out Boko Haram and rescued all hostages. “The public is also advised to  report any suspicious character to the appropriate authority for prompt action” Chukwu said.

He added that the rescued persons are being attended to in a military medical facility.

Ad

X whatsapp