The presidential aide noted that the victims were rescued without any concessions to the perpetrators.
The NSCDC commandant explained that vandalising national assets affects national security, the economy, and human lives.
The suspects were identified as Sauni Shehu and Auwalu Bala.
The release of the victims followed a series of sustained protests over the prolonged captivity of the victims.
The initiative is in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the World Bank, and the National Cash Transfer Office.
The police command in Edo State announced movement restriction from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday as part of measures for the local government election.
According to the governor, the joint task force will strengthen security checks and dismantle criminal enclaves operating around the border areas.
Kogi lawmaker says plans are ongoing to establish military bases in some communities in the state.
“During the pursuit of the fleeing terrorists at Miringa, a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle triggered an improvised explosive device,” said the military.
A zonal chairman of the PCRC held a series of strategic engagements with the executives of the PCRC Niger command on Thursday.
