Soldiers Rescue 58 Women Been Used By Boko Haram As Sex Slaves (Photos)

Army Rescues Boko Haram Hostages

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army, belonging to 21 Brigade, supported by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole to conduct Counter terrorism and Counter insurgency operations in the North East have rescued 148 civilians from the custody of Boko Haram terrorists in Modu Kinetic, a remote village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno state.

The hostages were rescued during an extensive Clearance Operation on Sunday 3rd June 2018, conducted by the troops to rid the general area of Bama, Modu Kimeri and Gulumba Gana of fleeing elements of Boko Haram terrorists who had escaped from the army onslaught in the Lake Chad Islands and fringes of the northern borders of Borno State.

According to a statement made available to Naija News by Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, the rescued hostages, comprising 15 men, 58 Women and 75 Children disclosed to the security operatives that the Boko Haram terrorists had sexually violated the females and used them as sex slaves.

Two pregnant teenage girls are among the rescued persons.

The rescued persons further revealed that the men among them were forced to engage in hard labour while in the captivity of the terrorists.

After debriefing, they will be promptly handed over to officials of Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp for welfare and administration, the statement disclosed.

The troops have also successfully cleared adjoining villages including China, Sabon Gari-1, Sabon Gari-2, Sabon Gari-3 and Sabon Gari-4 villages. Other areas cleared by troops along the axis of operation are Nguzoduwa, Falla, Bulangala, Botori and Bula Matawa villages.

Other items recovered by the soldiers from the terrorists include, 22 Dane Guns, one tool box used for fabricating local fire arms, four Boko Haram flags, a motorcycle and one Bow and 20 Arrows.