Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout

Author: Emmy SasipornkarnPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout

Nigeria's security forces freed 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram in the northeastern state of Borno. Two infants died from exhaustion during captivity. The rescue operation took place in the Mandara mountains, a stronghold of the militants. The army used psychological operations before a joint task force assault.

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