Military rescues captives in borno
You're referring to the recent military operation in Borno State, Nigeria!
Yes, on July 26, 2022, the Nigerian military launched a daring rescue operation to free over 100 captives held by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The operation, code-named "Operation Rescue," was carried out by a combined team of troops from the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Navy.
According to reports, the captives were rescued from a Boko Haram camp in the Sambisa Forest, a notorious stronghold of the terrorist group. The operation was said to have been carried out after intelligence reports indicated that the captives were being held in the area.
The rescued captives included women, children, and men who had been held captive for several years. Many of them were reportedly in poor health and required medical attention.
The Nigerian military has been waging a long and bloody war against Boko Haram, which has been responsible for countless atrocities, including mass killings, kidnappings, and destruction of infrastructure. The group has been known to use captives as human shields, forcing them to fight alongside them or using them as bargaining chips to extract concessions from the government.
The successful rescue operation is a significant boost to the morale of the Nigerian military and a major setback for Boko Haram. It also highlights the importance of intelligence gathering and coordination between different branches of the military in achieving success on the battlefield.
However, the war against Boko Haram is far from over, and the Nigerian military will need to continue to work tirelessly to root out the terrorist group and bring peace to the affected regions.