Nigeria: Hundreds of kidnapped women, children freed from Boko Haram jihadists
Summary
Hundreds of women and children kidnapped by Boko Haram jihadists in northeastern Nigeria have been freed. The victims were held in harsh conditions, and the Nigerian military said it carried out an intelligence-based rescue operation.Key Facts
- About 416 women and children were released from Boko Haram captivity in the Ngoshe area, Borno state.
- A youth leader group and a senator confirmed the kidnappings and release.
- The Nigerian military said it used intelligence and psychological tactics to weaken Boko Haram before attacking.
- Boko Haram had demanded millions of naira in ransom for the captives.
- Two infants died during captivity due to exhaustion and harsh conditions.
- Boko Haram's insurgency in northeastern Nigeria has lasted over 17 years and caused many deaths and displacements.
- Kidnapping for ransom is a common tactic among Boko Haram and other armed groups in Nigeria.
- Ngoshe is near the Cameroon border and a key Boko Haram stronghold with frequent attacks.
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