June 13, 2026

The Panafrican Press

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Nigeria: boko haram releases hundreds of kidnapped people

Des personnes déplacées par les attaques de Boko Haram et de l’ISWAP au Nigeria rentrent chez elles après neuf ans d’exil, le 21 juin 2024, dans l’État de Borno. Illustration. © Photo par ADAM ABU-BASHAL / ANADOLU / ANADOLU VIA AFP

In a significant development, hundreds of individuals who had been abducted in Nigeria have been set free by the Boko Haram group. The release brings a glimmer of hope to families who have endured months of anguish. The former captives are now receiving medical and psychological support as they begin the long road to recovery. This event underscores the persistent security challenges in the region, but also marks a rare positive outcome in the fight against terrorism.