Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have freed the 416 captives abducted from Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Confirming the development, according to PUNCH Online on Sunday, the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance, Samaila Kaigama, said the captives were released on June 6. 

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Defence headquarters said only 360 Abductees were rescued theough intelligent-led operation.

In a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Haruna Sani, Acting Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North East).

Operation HADIN KAI, the military said the rescue operation was achieved through multi-axis operation to achieve the success.

He said, "Acting on confirmed intelligence, OPHK Special Forces and troops of Sector 1 launched a meticulously coordinated multi-axis operation designed to isolate the objective area, dominate key terrain, and prevent insurgent reinforcement or withdrawal.

"Supported by real-time ISR feeds, assault forces infiltrated the objective area under the cover of darkness while blocking forces established positions along likely escape routes. 

"The operation achieved complete tactical surprise, overwhelming the terrorists before an organised response could be mounted.

"Faced with the speed, precision, and overwhelming combat power of the advancing troops, several insurgents abandoned their positions and fled into surrounding mountainous terrain, while others surrendered.

"The hostages were swiftly secured, medically screened, and evacuated from the objective area.

"Regrettably, two infants succumbed to exhaustion occasioned by the extremely challenging mountainous terrain and the hardships endured during their prolonged captivity. 

"The remaining rescued abductees were successfully evacuated to safe locations for medical care and humanitarian support, marking a major operational success and a significant setback for the terrorist group."

Previous reports from April 10 indicated that BOSYA has been in communication with the press and serves as an intermediary between the terrorist group and the affected victims. This was when Boko Haram displayed the abducted victims.

He said, “BOSYA has secured the release of all the Ngoshe 416women and children. They were released 06 of June.”

"We are happy and grateful that through our efforts, our persistent cries, and long discussions, the results are now being seen.

Samaila called on the Federal Government, Borno State Government, and the relevant local government authorities to ensure proper screening of the released captives.

The kidnappers attacked a military base in Ngoshe in March, burning operational vehicles, dispersing security forces, killing an unspecified number of people, and abducting several others.