Men of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have successfully airlifted hostages of Boko Haram after they were rescued from the Sambisa forest where they have been kept for many months, as the security body registered a major victory against the terrorists.
Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force, said the rescued hostages also got medical treatments from the officers.
“Following concerted efforts by air and ground elements against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the Sambisa forest, which led to the capture of Camp Zairo, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted rescued hostages who had been in the captivity of the BHTs.
A female officer distributing food to some of the hostages. Credit: NAF
“The rescued hostages, including the aged, women as well as children, were airlifted to the 105 composite group, Maiduguri by the NAF Agusta 109 helicopter.
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“At the NAF base in Maiduguri, the NAF Medical Team, which was on standby, conducted preliminary medical checks on the rescued hostages and also provided them with medical treatment prior to the process of integrating them into the larger society.
An officer giving treatment to some of the rescured hostages. Credit: NAF
“Furthermore, the rescued hostages, who were all looking tired and malnourished after the period of captivity, were fed by the NAF,” a statement from the NAF spokesperson said.
The statement obtained by NAIJ.com added: “The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has directed that those with serious medical cases be immediately placed on admission to ensure they were adequately cared for.
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“This is in furtherance of the NAF’s resolute efforts at winning the ‘hearts and minds’ of the locals, as part of an overall campaign strategy.”
Some of the rescued hostages receiving treatment. Credit: NAF
The NAF said so far, over 300, 000 internally displaced persons have benefited from NAF’s medical outreach programmes, which spread across the entire country.
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“The NAF would continue to airlift the rescued hostages and provide them with the needed initial succor,” the statement said.
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Source: Naija.ng
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