Troops Neutralize 9 ISWAP Terrorists, Rescue 74 NYSC Members in Borno
By Hajara Abdullahi
In its sustained efforts to rid the North East of terrorist activities, troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have in separate operations killed 9 ISWAP members and rescued 74 NYSC members on Thursday in Borno State.
This was revealed in a statement by the Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, on the official X handle of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI on Thursday.
Lieutenant Colonel Uba said that in its ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY IV, troops of Sector 1, in collaboration with the CJTF, made contact with ISWAP terrorists on 12 November at Yanaga Ari in Mafa LGA of Borno State, where the gallant troops killed the terrorists.
“During the encounter, nine terrorists were neutralised, while five AK-47 rifles, several rounds of ammunition, and other logistics items were recovered.”
He added that troops of Sector 2 have successfully rescued 74 serving NYSC members who were abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Biu LGA of Borno State.
“The rescued corps members, comprising 36 males and 38 females, were en route to Hawul on a Christian evangelism mission when their vehicles broke down near a known kidnapping hotspot at night.”
Uba said a military patrol team was swiftly deployed to the scene after a CCTV system monitored by troops detected suspicious movement involving three buses at the location. The rescued NYSC members are currently at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai Institute pending further arrangements for their safe return to their various destinations.
The military high command commended the troops for their proactiveness, urging them to remain focused, vigilant, and committed to restoring peace across the North East region.
The statement concludes by urging the public to support the armed forces with credible and timely information to aid ongoing operations aimed at eliminating all forms of terrorism and criminality in the region.
