Nigerian troops kill 14 militants, rescue 146 hostages

ABUJA, Sept 25 (Xinhua): Nigerian troops have killed 14 Boko Haram fighters in an operation aimed at clearing the remnants of the terror group in the northeast region, spokesman of the Army, Texas Chukwu, said on Tuesday.

In a statement, Chukwu said 146 Boko Haram hostages were also freed during the military operation in Gwoza area of the northern state on Borno on Sunday and Monday.

One soldier was wounded during the operation, the army spokesman confirmed.