MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: Boko Haram has freed more than 400 people kidnapped earlier this year from a village in the northeastern state of Borno, a senator and a local youth leader said Sunday. Kidnappings, often for ransom, have become a key tactic of Boko Haram militants in their 17-year-old insurgency against the Nigerian state, mostly concentrated in the northeast. Samaila Kaigama, president of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), said his group “has secured the release of all the 416 women and children abducted from Ngoshe.” They were released Saturday, Kaigama told journalists.

The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Boko Haram enclave in the Mandara Mountains of southern Borno State during what it described…

A faction of Boko Haram identified as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) has released over 400 women and children from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government…

Boko Haram has released 416 women and children abducted from Ngoshe, Borno State. A youth leader confirmed the Boko Haram release on June 6.

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: Boko Haram has freed more than 400 people kidnapped earlier this year from a village in the northeastern state of Borno, a senator and a local youth leader…

Les enlèvements de masse, avec des libérations contre rançon, sont régulièrement pratiqués par les islamistes en Afrique de l’Ouest.

The over 400 victims have been in captivity since 3rd March 2026, and I am very much happy to hear the good news of their safe release.

Hundreds of women and children who were kidnapped by jihadist group Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria were freed over the weekend, local representatives said. It was not…

The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country.

Hunderte Menschen konnten in Nigeria aus der Gefangenschaft der islamistischen Terrorgruppe Boko Haram befreit werden, so das Militär. Zwei Kinder starben demnach, die restlichen…

Há incertezas sobre as circunstâncias da libertação e números exactos, mas é possível que tenham sido libertadas mais de 400 pessoas.

Over the weekend, a significant number of hostages, including women and children, were freed from Boko Haram's clutches in Nigeria, highlighting the ongoing crisis of kidnappings…

Mindst 360 kvinder, mænd og børn er blevet befriet, efter at de blev bortført tidligere på året af Boko Haram.

Borno State remains the epicentre of Nigeria's long-running insurgency, with Boko Haram and ISWAP continuing to pose significant security threats despite ongoing military…

Den nigerianske islamistgruppa Boko Haram har løslatt 416 kvinner og barn som ble bortført fra en landsby tidligere i år.

Two infants succumbed to the 'harsh conditions' of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, says army.

Two infants succumbed to the 'harsh conditions' of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, says army.

Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country.

The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country.

Senator Ali Ndume commends Nigerian troops for the successful rescue of 360 Borno women and children abducted from Ngoshe community. Read more on this rema