He said the rescue followed a coordinated special operation conducted on June 6 across.
The defence spokesman said troops also recovered several arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles, G3 rifles, machine guns, and other combat equipment.
The troops’ efforts are contained in an operational report distributed to journalists on Sunday in Abuja.
He described the attack as “a heartless assault on innocent citizens”.
The army said troops had thwarted an attempt by terrorists to raid some villages in Borno for supplies and logistics and eliminated three assailants.
Mr Ndume commended the people of Gwoza for their resilience and commitment to self-reliance.
The NSGF chairman reassured the victims and their families of the support and solidarity of the Northern States’ Governors.
Mr Tinubu described the attacks as desperate acts of terror and a clear manifestation of the pressure mounted against terrorists.
The governor said that two additional schools of nursing would be established in Gwoza and Monguno.
