Over 1000 hostages have been rescued by the troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE of the Nigerian Army from Boko Haram Terrorists. According to reports, the operation was done in conjunction with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), who saw to the rescue of hostages from Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area. 
Alhaji Gambo Gulumba from Amchaka village appreciated the Nigerian military for it’s show of love and care.
ARMY RESCUES OVER 1000 BOKO HARAM CAPTIVES
Troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE has rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram Terrorists enclave.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) May 7, 2018
The operation which was conducted in conjunction with allies of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), rescued the hostages from Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) May 7, 2018
The hostages consisted mainly of women, children as well as some young men who were forced to become Boko Haram fighters.
Speaking with one of the rescued victims, Alhaji Gambo Gulumba from Amchaka village, thanked the Nigerian military for showing them love and care.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) May 7, 2018
We wishes to remind the public of its resolve to rout out BH & rescued all hostages. The public is also advised to report any suspicious character to the appropriate authority for prompt action. However, the rescued persons are being attended to in a military medical facility.
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) May 7, 2018
Photo Credit: Nigerian Army
