 The troops of sector 1 operation Hadinkai have rescued 17 civilians from being kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists along Maiduguri Damaturu Road in Borno Street. The director of army public relations Brigadier General Oyema Oachiko said on Tuesday in a bocha that the terrorists had attempted to infiltrate Aono village through the rail line adjacent to the community but were quickly intercepted by troops in a fierce gun duel. Brigadier General Oyema Oachiko said the rescued civilians have been documented and handed over to officials of rapid response squad for further action. The chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, commend the troops for their commitment and decisive operations against terrorists.