Tag: Troops Rescue 86 Kidnapped Victims

The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of 86 kidnapped victims and the arrest of 29 terrorist logistics suppliers during coordinated counter-terrorism operations in Borno State. According to a statement issued by Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) on Sunday, troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 OPHK encountered Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists at Dutse Kura on November 9, 2025, while responding to reports of abductions along the Buratai–Kamuya Road. The troops reportedly foiled the attack, pursued the insurgents toward Mangari, and overpowered them in a follow-up clash near their camp, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. During the operation, 86 abducted civilians, including men, women, and children, were rescued. Troops also discovered and destroyed 11 makeshift terrorist structures within the area. Recovered items included one AK-47 rifle, five magazines containing 73 rounds, four PKT ammunition belts, five civilian vehicles, five motorcycles, eight bicycles, and two logistics tricycles. In a separate operation, troops deployed at Mangada intercepted 29 suspected terrorist logistics suppliers heading to Chilaria. Recovered from them were two pickup vans, a tricycle loaded with 1,000 litres of petrol, four gallons of engine oil, two gun truck tyres, a large cache of medical supplies, and significant quantities of foodstuffs and provisions. The military confirmed that no casualties were recorded among troops during the operations. The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry and professionalism, urging them to sustain efforts to deny terrorists freedom of action across the North East. SANI UBAMedia Information OfficerJoint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI