At least 20 of up to 80 people taken hostage by Boko
Haram militants in Cameroon at the weekend are reported to be free.
BBC
News reports that Cameroon's defence ministry said the hostages were
freed "as defence forces pursued the attackers who were heading back to
Nigeria".
Many of those kidnapped in the cross-border raid were
said to be children.It was one of the biggest abductions by Boko Haram outside
Nigeria and raised fears that it is expanding its attacks.
The militant Islamist group has seized control of towns
and villages in north-east Nigeria and has begun threatening neighbouring
countries.
Chad, which also borders Nigeria, has recently sent
soldiers to help Cameroon tackle the militants.
On Friday, Ghana's President John Mahama said African
leaders would discuss plans this week to "deal permanently" with Boko
Haram, and suggested a multinational force may be considered.
Niger and Cameroon have criticised Nigeria for failing to
do more to stop Boko Haram's attacks.
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