92 people abducted by jihadi militants rescued, Nigeria says
Ninety-two individuals abducted by jihadi militants in Nigeria have been rescued by military forces. The operation took place in the Borno State region, where troops intercepted the militants as they attempted to move their captives. The military did not disclose the duration of the captives' ordeal.
- ▪The rescued individuals included 52 males, 33 females, and seven children.
- ▪The operation was part of a coordinated military pursuit against the insurgents.
- ▪Militant groups in northern Nigeria include Boko Haram and factions affiliated with the Islamic State.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on92 people abducted by jihadi militants rescued, Nigeria saysThe military did not specify how long those rescued had been in captivity.ByDYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 10:58 AM1:12ABUJA, Nigeria -- Ninety-two people who were abducted by jihadi extremists have been rescued by troops in Nigeria’s conflict-battered northeast region, the country’s military said Sunday.The abductees — 52 males, 33 females, and seven children — were rescued along the Buratai–Kamuya road in the Biu area of Borno State, military spokesperson Sani Uba said in a statement.The militants were “forcibly…
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