According to the statement by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, of Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, the troops of 21 Brigade supported by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole to conduct Counter terrorism and Counter insurgency  troops rescued the hostages in Modu Kinetic, a remote village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

They were freed while the soldiers were carrying out an extensive clearance operation “to rid the general area of Bama, Modu Kimeri and Gulumba Gana of fleeing elements of Boko Haram terrorists”.

On the next steps after the rescue of the hostages, the army said “they will be promptly handed over to officials of Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp for welfare and administration”.

Meanwhile, troops have successfully cleared adjoining villages including China, Sabon Gari-1, Sabon Gari-2, Sabon Gari-3 and Sabon Gari-4 villages, according to the statement.

Other areas cleared by troops along the axis of operation are Nguzoduwa, Falla, Bulangala, Botori and Bula Matawa villages.

Additionally, troops recovered 22 Dane Guns, one toolbox used for fabricating local firearms, four Boko Haram flags, a motorcycle and one Bow and 20 Arrows.