Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued six additional abducted persons, including four adults and two infants, in ongoing search and rescue operations across Borno State.
The military said the latest breakthrough was recorded during sustained air and ground operations supported by actionable intelligence as security forces intensified efforts to recover victims abducted by terrorists in the North-East.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the victims were rescued at Talakawa in Chibok Local Government Area.
According to him, the rescued persons were among those abducted in Mussa community, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, in May this year.
“Following sustained air and ground exploitation supported by credible intelligence, troops successfully rescued six additional abducted persons comprising four adults and two infants at Talakawa in Chibok Local Government Area,” the statement said.
The military disclosed that the victims had been evacuated to a secure location where they are undergoing medical examinations and receiving necessary care.
Operation Hadin Kai also said relief materials and other essential items had been provided to the rescued persons to ease the impact of their ordeal, while arrangements were being made for their safe reunification with their families.
The military described the rescue as another major success in ongoing operations aimed at recovering abducted students of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, and other victims held by insurgents in the region.
According to the statement, the latest development underscores the effectiveness of coordinated rescue efforts involving the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Borno State Government, security agencies and auxiliary forces.
“This latest success further demonstrates the effectiveness of the coordinated search and rescue efforts by Operation Hadin Kai and reinforces the unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Borno State Government, security agencies and auxiliary forces to the safe recovery of all abducted persons,” Goni stated.
The military added that troops remain in aggressive pursuit of fleeing terrorists and are maintaining pressure along identified withdrawal routes to deny insurgents freedom of movement.
During follow-up operations, troops reportedly recovered 50 rounds of PKT ammunition abandoned by the insurgents.
Military authorities said the recovery reflected the intensity of ongoing offensives and the disorganised nature of the terrorists’ retreat under sustained military pressure.
Operation Hadin Kai assured residents that search and rescue operations would continue until all remaining victims are safely recovered.
The theatre command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information capable of causing panic.
“Operation Hadin Kai remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and property, decisively defeat terrorism, and restore enduring peace and stability across the North-East,” the statement added.
