Troops of 121 Battalion in conjunction with members of Civilian Joint Task Force and some vigilantes on a clearance operation along Maiduguri Bama Pulka axis today rescued 12 people (5 women and 7 children) who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists at Shave Village in Borno.
During the operation, 2 insurgents were neutralised. Items recovered include 2 locally made Dane Guns and a First Aid Box.
The Chief of army staff has commended the gallant troops and directed them to continue with the clearance operations on other flanks. .