Nigerian troops rescue 43 kidnapped people, recover 500 cows from Boko Haram - Official
Tue Sep 20, 2016 12:37:pm National
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The Nigerian military has rescued 43 abducted persons and recovered 500 cows from fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Mafa.
The military operation for the mission occured Sunday morning after eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists abducted some cattle rearers and livestock at gunpoint at Dalakalari general area, Mafa Local Government Area.
The Spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, who disclosed this in a statement noted that some well-meaning people informed the military who swung into action and pursued the terrorists.
According to him, the terrorists sensing danger, ran and abandoned the livestock just before Panamri village.
The troops were able to rescue 43 persons and 500 cows taken by the terrorists. The victims and the recovered cows have been handed over to the local authorities.
The military operation for the mission occured Sunday morning after eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists abducted some cattle rearers and livestock at gunpoint at Dalakalari general area, Mafa Local Government Area.
The Spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, who disclosed this in a statement noted that some well-meaning people informed the military who swung into action and pursued the terrorists.
According to him, the terrorists sensing danger, ran and abandoned the livestock just before Panamri village.
The troops were able to rescue 43 persons and 500 cows taken by the terrorists. The victims and the recovered cows have been handed over to the local authorities.
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