The Nigerian army says it has rescued 54 women and children held captive by the extremist group Boko Haram. A statement issued Monday by military spokesman Sagir Musa says troops rescued the captives during a clearance operation over the weekend in Borno State. The military spokesman said the rescued persons consist of 29 women and 25 children. Sagir said Boko Haram fighters had fled the villages before troops arrived. READ MORE:* Kidnapped Chibok girl rescued in Nigeria* Female suicide bombers strike Nigerian market* Freed Nigerian women tell of horror of Boko Haram captivity* More abducted women and children freed in Nigeria* African nations unite against feared Boko HaramBoko Haram frequently abducts women and children.

Source: Stuff May 13, 2019 11:03 UTC