The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it had rescued additional 801 persons held hostage by the Boko Haram terrorists in its ongoing anti-terrorism operations.

Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East made the announcement while briefing newsmen in Maiduguri.

He said that the persons were rescued between Nov. 23 and date.

“A total of 801 persons were rescued from the terrorists’ camps from Nov. 23 to date,” he said.

Irabor said that the military had also arrested a number of terrorists fleeing their Sambisa forest hideout due to the ongoing operation.

“Likewise, on Dec. 4 at about 1345hrs, our troops in conjunction with local vigilante intercepted five men, 29 women and children heading towards Goniri from Kafa.

“The men were screened by the local vigilante and two of them were confirmed to be terrorists.

“They have since been taken into custody and are undergoing interrogation,’’ he said, adding that the military also apprehended suspected cattle rustlers during its operations.

“On Nov. 28, four persons and a teenager were arrested by our troops deployed at Bulabulim Ngarnam with 4 cows.

“The arrested persons have been handed over to the Nigeria Police,” he said.

Irabor said that the military also recovered arms from suspected kidnappers in Bauchi state.

“On Dec. 2, our troops while on patrol at the general area of Gamji and Kafin Lemu villages in Ningi LGA of Bauchi state encountered some suspected kidnappers who engaged them in gun battle.

“They were killed in the gun battle that ensued.

“The troops recovered several arms and ammunition which include five Dane guns, a locally made pistol, some cartridges and charms,” he said.

Read more at http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/army-rescues-801-persons-in-borno-from-boko-haram/174952.html#mu5uwmKvxSsS0dft.99

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What!!! for real Diz una fight wey dey always dey for mouth and paper but no dey for ground sef......boko haram don suppose finish by ur projections of efficiency na.

If dis is true then kudos to d army.but wait o boko haram no dy finish

Neat prevarication......I don't believe your professional cock and bull story

well done lads.

The gallant ones have done it again. Well done guys.

May you live long to see your grand children our champions

Thank God

Hmmm

Adonbiliv joor!

This is unbelievable. Kind of over bloated.

kudos to NA, may thunder fire the left ball of any idiot with hand in this insurgency.

This govt nor dey tire to lie Haba!

Kudos NA, always making us proud since may 2015

herzern1:

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bros are you under some sort of spell or what?The way you comment on every single thread with this your purple siggy is amazing. All these time and energy you have can be focused somewhere more profitable

If boko haram has the capacity of keeping 800 hostage,then the previous news they usually tell us has been a lie....

Kudos

Kudos to our Army. But what's the size of Sambisa forest? How big is it?

stupid liars

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Nig army always taking the whole credit even though it's a Joint ops. Anyway kudos to the nig arm forces.

I no trust this lie lie govt. one bit but well done to NA for the sleepless nights for us to sleep and even snore

Anyone who feels the Military isn't doing well should go and enlist, only then will you know that they should be encouraged! Any religious, political, ethnic bigot or hateful bloodsucking fool that thinks otherwise should relocate to a nearby country. Quote me for insults and incur the wraths of Amadioha and Sango!

after God na God, i no wan talk

It Doesn't Negate My Assertion That Borno Is Safer Than The White House - Shettima

samincredible44:
If dis is true then kudos to d army.but wait o boko haram no dy finish

The terror group recruit men and boys most atimes against their wish, holding them captive, deriving them of food and water and engaging them into drugs etc. That is how most those almost unending wars in Africa are operated. Watch the movie titled, "THE BEAST OF NO NATION" for example.