Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have released several humanitarian workers and civilians abducted during one of their attacks in North East, Nigeria.
Sources in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, disclosed that the aid workers were freed by the terrorist group on Monday alongside other civilian captives, after negotiations.
Among those released is a staff member of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees abducted on the Damaturu-Maiduguri road in January, Idris Alooma.
The group also released a senior Christian cleric, Reverend Zango and one Barka Wasinda, a former staff member of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, and some aid workers abducted from a facility in Dikwa in March.
Most of the released captives were abducted during attacks on parts of Borno State, the birthplace of Boko Haram between March and May, and recently in June.
During some of the attacks, the terror group overran Dikwa, destroyed support facilities, including a primary health care centre, and also laid siege to the United Nations humanitarian hub, which forced aid workers to seek shelter in a bunker.
The United Nations had to suspend its operations in response to the attacks on humanitarian operations in Dikwa and Damasak, affecting humanitarian assets and workers.
According to multiple sources, the aid workers and the other freed persons are receiving medical support.
As of the time of filing this report, official confirmation of the release had yet to be received as known military spokespersons were not picking their calls.
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