Mr Issa-Onilu said that NOA would work with relevant agencies to ensure that no one was denied emergency medical care in the event of gunshot injuries.
One of the seven hostages was identified by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office as a soldier captured from his tank position.
The humanitarian organisation said the decision was necessitated by intensifying military operations in Gaza City.
Ms Piccin noted with concern that the humanitarian consequences of the conflict were coming back to Madagali due to its border with Southern Borno.
The statement noted that violence had forced families from their homes, restricted access to farmland, and disrupted local food production systems.
The ICRC said that since 2024, the number of monthly requests had increased from about 1,000 per month to 5,000 in recent months.
He reaffirms the commitment of the armed forces to the defence of human rights.
All the freed hostages have been received by Israeli authorities.
“The rules of war are clear. Hospitals are specially protected facilities under international humanitarian law.”
