He made the disclosure while speaking at a two-day retreat holding at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Plateau state.

“More than 4,000 Boko Haram captives have been freed; the figure includes the 106 Chibok girls that were abducted in 2014,” Dan-Ali said.

“For more to be achieved, the military components of the ministry and the civilians must work hard, understand each other and have mutual respect and trust,” he added.

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Dan-Ali also said more should be done to solidify the efforts to sustain the peace and security currently enjoyed in the north-east.