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Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai

Troops rescue 43, recover 500 cows from terrorists in Mafa

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai
The Nigerian military has rescued 43 abducted persons and recovered 500 cows from fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Mafa.

The military operation for the mission occurred Sunday morning after eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists abducted some cattle rearers and livestock at gunpoint at Dalakalari general area, Mafa Local Government Area.

According to a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, some well meaning people informed the military who swung into action and pursued the terrorists.

The terrorists sensing danger, abandoned the livestock just before Panamri village and ran away.

The troops were able to rescue 43 persons and 500 cows taken by the terrorists. The victims and the recovered cows have been handed over to the local authorities.

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