Photos : Troops rescue 43, recover 500 cows from Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has rescued 43 abducted persons and recovered 500 cows from fleeing Boko Haram militants in Mafa, Borno State. Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, said yesterday that the military operation took place yesterday morning after eight suspected Boko Haram militants abducted some cattle rearers and livestock at gunpoint at Dalakalari general area in Mafa Local Government Area.He said some well-meaning people informed the military which swung into action and pursued the militants, adding that the militants on sensing danger, ran and abandoned the livestock just before Panamri village.He said the troops  were able to rescue 43 persons and 500 cows earlier taken by the militants. The victims and the recovered cows have been handed over to the local authorities.