Troops Rescue Two Abductees, Repel ISWAP Attack in Borno

Troops Rescue Two Abductees, Repel ISWAP Attack in Borno
One Soldier Killed
Troops Recover N1.2m

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued two abductees, repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Borno State and arrested suspected terrorist logistics suppliers during a series of coordinated operations across the North-East.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed the development in a statement detailing recent operations carried out by troops in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

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According to the statement, troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion rescued the two abductees during a search-and-rescue mission in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on July 7.

The operation also led to the recovery of N1.2 million suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities, food items and other logistics believed to have been used to support terrorist activities. The rescued victims have since been evacuated to a secure location where they are receiving medical treatment and psychosocial support.

In another operation, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base in Logomani, Ngala Local Government Area, successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP fighters. Although the insurgents briefly breached part of the base’s defensive perimeter, the troops regrouped and forced the attackers to retreat with casualties.

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The military, however, confirmed that one soldier was killed during the encounter, while two gun trucks and other combat equipment were damaged.

Elsewhere, troops of the 232 Battalion, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspected criminal in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State and recovered one AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Similarly, troops of the 149 Battalion apprehended two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. Recovered items included cash, a Volkswagen Golf car, construction materials, household items and other supplies allegedly destined for terrorist elements.

Troops of the 24 Task Force Brigade, supported by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, also recovered a sack containing assorted illicit drugs during a clearance operation around Wulgo after suspected terrorists fled the area.

The military further disclosed that six suspected ISWAP members, accompanied by their families, voluntarily surrendered to troops in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Items recovered from them included N1.541 million, two mobile phones and other materials.

In separate operations, troops intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers at the Molai checkpoint in Borno State and in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, recovering medical supplies and five motorcycle tyres allegedly intended for terrorist groups.

Operation HADIN KAI said the operations are part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist logistics networks, rescue abductees and maintain pressure on insurgents across the North-East.