360 hostages freed from Boko Haram in Nigeria

Nigerian security forces have successfully rescued 360 hostages from the clutches of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the country's northeast. The operation, led by intelligence agencies, took place in the Borno state, where the captives were found hidden in the Mandara Mountains.

The rescued individuals, comprising men, women, and children, were reportedly held by Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad (JAS), the main faction of Boko Haram. While the military announced the successful liberation, they also confirmed the tragic deaths of two children who succumbed to exhaustion during their captivity. The exact duration of their ordeal remains unclear.

The rescue operation highlights the ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to combat the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram in the region. The group has been responsible for numerous abductions and acts of violence, causing widespread instability and humanitarian crises in northeastern Nigeria.