Nigerian Army confirms rescue of 360 captives from terrorists' enclaves in Borno

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Nigerian Army confirms rescue of 360 captives from terrorists' enclaves in Borno

The Nigerian Army confirmed the rescue of 360 kidnapped victims held by terrorists in Borno state. The captives, including men, women and children, were freed during a major operation in the Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area. Lt-Col Haruna Sani, spokesperson for Operation HADIN KAI, described it as one of the most significant hostage rescue operations in the North-East theatre recently.

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