Nigeria: In the Mandara Mountains, 360 Boko Haram hostages regain freedom

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Nigeria: In the Mandara Mountains, 360 Boko Haram hostages regain freedom

Nigerian armed forces rescued 360 hostages held by the JAS faction of Boko Haram in the Mandara Mountains, Borno State. The assault, prepared with human and aerial intelligence, was carried out by special forces and Operation Hadin Kai. Two infants died during evacuation. Sweep operations continue to locate fleeing fighters.

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