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Corps member regains freedom 5 months after abduction by Boko Haram
A female corps member, Halima Umar, who was kidnapped by Boko Haram since January has regained her freedom.
The corps member, who hails from Gwoza, was on Thursday handed over to the Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Usman Kadafur.
Three military officials of GOC 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Abdulmalik Biu; Borno State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Aliyu; and Director, Department of State Services (Borno), Muritala Mamman reportedly helped in securing her release.
Read also: Kidnapped son of ex-Health Minister released
Umar’s freedom was said to have been secured as a result of steps taken by key stakeholders, as well as negotiations involving the state government and the Kalthum Foundation for Peace, a non-governmental organisation.
According to reports, the steps were also taken to open lines of communication with the rebels as a means of securing the freedom of more captives held by the terrorist group.
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