Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country
ByThe Associated Press
June 7, 2026, 6:35 AM
ABUJA, Nigeria -- The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country.
The operation, according to the army’s statement, was conducted in the Mandara mountains which form a part of the militant group’s stronghold. It resulted in the release of several people, including children, who had been abducted across different communities in Borno.
Two infants died during their prolonged captivity, according to the statement.
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