Troops Rescue Six Abductees, Arrest Terror Suspects in Borno and Yobe Operations

Troops Rescue Six Abductees, Arrest Terror Suspects in Borno and Yobe Operations

By Tada jutha, Maidguri

Troops of the Northeast Joint Task Force under Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside Operation Desert Sanity, have rescued six women and children abducted by terrorists in Borno State while also arresting several suspected collaborators linked to insurgent groups operating in the region.

The successful operation, carried out along the Amuda Ngoshe corridor in Gwoza Local Government Area, also led to the capture of five suspected terrorist associates believed to have been active around the Mandara Mountains for more than a decade.

The Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Maiduguri, noting that troops have continued to record major gains in ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North East.

According to him, the rescue mission followed credible intelligence gathered after an air interdiction around the Mandara Mountains. Troops later stormed a suspected terrorist crossing route near Amuda on May 12, 2026, where the victims were successfully freed.

The rescued victims were identified as Aisha Musa, 18; Aisha Mohammed, 17; Fatima Yahaya, 20; Saudatu Musa, 4; Garba Mohammed, 5; and Mohammed Yahaya, a minor.

Military authorities said the victims were among residents of Ngoshe community abducted during a terrorist raid allegedly carried out by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters on March 3, 2026.

Following their rescue, the victims received medical attention at a military facility before they were reunited with their families through the community leader of Ngoshe, Mallam Adamu Gunda.

In another operation conducted the same day, troops stationed at Tango Seven in Konduga Local Government Area arrested a 40-year-old woman, Hauwa Bulama, suspected of aiding terrorist activities.

Items recovered from the suspect included detergent, washing soap, torchlight, and seasoning cubes.

Military sources revealed that preliminary findings suggested the suspect was travelling to Gezuwa to meet four of her children believed to be members of a terrorist group.

The suspect has since been handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and prosecution.

Meanwhile, troops under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by Military Intelligence personnel, also arrested two more suspects identified as Bakura, 18, and Adiza, 17, in Damaturu, Yobe State.

The arrests were linked to an earlier operation involving the interception of a suspected ammunition courier, Ba’akaka Abubakar, also known as Modogol, who was allegedly planning to deliver ammunition to terrorists hiding in Sambisa Forest.

Investigators disclosed that Adiza was allegedly assigned to receive ammunition from the earlier suspect for onwards delivery to a terrorist commander.

Security operatives said the suspects remain in custody while efforts continue to track down the commander and recover the ammunition meant for the insurgents.

The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its determination to sustain aggressive operations against terrorist networks, rescue abducted civilians, and restore peace across the northeast.

Military authorities also praised the troops for their professionalism, courage, and persistence in the fight against insurgency.