No fewer than nine persons held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists were rescued by troops on Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno state on Friday, June 1.

Three terrorists were also killed by the troops during a clearance operation at Jaje, Angwa Audu, Major Ali, Dabu Abdullahi, Dabu Wulkaro and Gori Jaji villages.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu. According to him, those rescued included two aged men, two females and five children. They are currently receiving medical attention at a military facility.

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SOURCE: https://www.crystalhour.com/2018/06/army-rescues-9-persons-kills-3-boko.html

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