Boko Haram frees hundreds of kidnapped people in Nigeria

In a major development, Boko Haram has released hundreds of individuals who were abducted in Nigeria. The exact circumstances and number of freed hostages remain undisclosed, but the move marks a notable shift in the group’s operations.

Meanwhile, many families displaced by Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks have started returning to their homes in Borno State after nine years of exile. The recent freeing of hostages adds a new layer to the complex security situation in the region.