Nigeria Frees 360 from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout
Nigerian forces freed 360 people from a Boko Haram hideout. The hideout was in the Mandara mountains in northeastern Nigeria.
Boko Haram militants had taken the hostages from different communities. Many women and children were among those freed.
Some had been taken in March from an area near Cameroon. Two infants died during the rescue.
They had been weakened by the harsh terrain and long captivity. A local youth leader and a senator said the group may have been over 400 people.
This was slightly more than the army's official count of 360. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across Nigeria.
Klear Note — Boko Haram is a militant group in Nigeria that kidnaps people. Kidnappings have become a major security problem across Nigeria in recent years.
Key Terms 3
- Boko Haram A militant group that has carried out kidnappings across Nigeria
- Mandara mountains A mountain range in northeastern Nigeria near Cameroon
- Borno State A state in northeastern Nigeria heavily affected by Boko Haram