BORNO: Army rescues kidnapped passengers, kills 14 insurgents

The Nigerian Army Friday said its troops have rescued 21 hostages from Boko Haram insurgents in Pulka village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

About 14 Boko Haram insurgents were also killed in the process.

It would be recalled that the insurgents had attacked a military escort at Amdaga area in Pulka and burnt one passenger vehicle as well as abducted some travelers.

The Director of Army Publicity Relations, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, in a statement in Maiduguri on Friday, said the terrorists were alleged to have haboured the insurgents that ambushed the civilian vehicle.

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“The troops have neutralized 14 Boko Haram and rescued 21 civilians, comprising six women and 11 children.

“Troops of 192 Battalion of 26 Task Force Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force, neutralised the insurgents on Thursday.

“The troops engaged and subdued the terrorists, following a superior fire power of troops in the village.

“Four men injured during the attack are being attended to at the military hospital,” he said.

 

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