Nigerian army frees 42 hostages in military operations
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on AIP
Nigerian armed forces freed 42 hostages during operations carried out from 29 October to 5 November in several parts of the country, with 56 suspects arrested and around 60 terrorists neutralised. The toll also includes the surrender of more than 15 fighters and their families, according to General Michael Onojla quoted by MAP.
Nigerian armed forces arrested 56 suspects and recovered weapons, ammunition and logistical equipment during operations carried out between 29 October and 5 November in several parts of Nigeria, according to Major General Michael Onojla, director of Defence media operations.
More than 15 fighters and members of their families also surrendered during the same period. The operations targeted armed groups in north-eastern Nigeria and criminal networks involved in kidnappings, according to General Michael Onojla.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, called on communities to report any suspicious movements or activities that could be linked to criminal groups to the defence forces.
The operations follow several interventions by Nigerian security forces against kidnappings. On 6 November, the army announced the release of 16 hostages in Niger State, before reporting on 8 November that 119 abducted civilians had been freed in Borno.
