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Troops repel Boko Haram attack, launch rescue operation in Konduga

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a Boko Haram attack on Malari village in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

According to security sources, the insurgents invaded the community at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, arriving on motorcycles and opening fire sporadically.

During the assault, three residents identified as Hassan Maitulare, Mallam Modu Kawori, and another yet-to-be-identified person were abducted.

Troops, supported by the Police Crack Squad, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters, quickly responded to the distress call and engaged the attackers, forcing them to retreat.

Military sources confirmed that a coordinated search and rescue operation has been launched to free the kidnapped victims and track down the fleeing terrorists.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

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