Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued five abductees, including three children, who were allegedly held captive since a terrorist attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to security sources, the rescue operation took place on 19 June 2026 at about 1140hrs during a perimeter clearance patrol conducted by troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion in the Bakasi general area.
The sources stated that troops on patrol sighted five persons wandering in a bush area near Ngoshe and suspected that they had escaped from Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
The rescued victims were identified as Fatima Adamu, 80; Maryam Yakubu, 55; Abubakar Ibrahim, 12; Musa Ibrahim, 11; and Fadima Adamu, 8.
Following the discovery, troops conducted further clearance operations within a radius of about 500 metres to ensure the area was secure before returning to base.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims are residents of Ngoshe community and were abducted during a terrorist attack on the area on 3 March 2026.
The rescued persons were administered first aid by military personnel and subsequently handed over to the community head, Mallam Bulama Kunda, for reunification with their families.
The military noted that the general security situation across the North-East theatre remains calm but unpredictable, adding that troops remain vigilant and operationally effective in ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
