Troops Rescue 31 Civilians from Boko Haram/ISWAP Abduction Attempt in Borno
Troops Rescue 31 Civilians from Boko Haram/ISWAP Abduction Attempt in Borno
Troops Rescue 31 Civilians from Boko Haram/ISWAP Abduction Attempt in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have rescued 31 civilians after thwarting an alleged abduction attempt by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation was conducted at about 3:45 p.m. on July 31, 2026, when troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion, Dutsen Kura, detected suspected terrorists through real-time surveillance systems as they intercepted four civilian vehicles and abducted their occupants.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the troops deployed a Quick Response Force to pursue the terrorists as they fled towards the Mangari–Dora general area.
The troops subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them, forcing the attackers to abandon the abducted civilians and the four vehicles before fleeing into the surrounding bush.
During the operation, troops also recovered motorcycles reportedly abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
All 31 civilians were rescued unharmed, while the four civilian vehicles were recovered intact.
Following the successful rescue, troops maintained dominance over the area and conducted further exploitation to prevent the terrorists from regrouping. No further contact was recorded during the operation.
The rescued civilians and recovered vehicles were later escorted to Buratai, where the victims took possession of their vehicles and safely continued their journeys.
The operation further demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence-led surveillance and rapid military response in protecting civilians and disrupting terrorist activities along critical routes in the North-East.
The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its resolve to sustain aggressive operations against terrorist elements while protecting communities and securing major lines of communication across the North-East Theatre.
Troops Rescue 31 Civilians from Boko Haram/ISWAP Abduction Attempt in Borno
