Nigeria: Troops Rescue 53 Hostages, Foil Terrorists' Attack in Borno
Troops pursued fleeing insurgents after the roadblock, and the rescued civilians and recovered vehicles were taken to Buratai for checks, the military said.
- On Wednesday, troops of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock along the Buratai-Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles reportedly seized by the insurgents.
- Troops stationed at Dutse Kura detected suspected terrorists blocking the highway via surveillance cameras, prompting the immediate deployment of a Quick Reaction Force to the area.
- According to Acting Military Information Officer Captain Mohammed Goni, the operation was conducted on Wednesday by troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai.
- Following the operation, troops pursued fleeing insurgents toward the Mangari and Dora areas, while all 53 rescued civilians and eight recovered vehicles were safely evacuated to Buratai for documentation and medical evaluation.
- The Theatre Command OPHK commended the troops' professionalism while urging residents within the Joint Operations Area to remain vigilant as security forces continue maintaining dominance across the region.
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53 rescued as troops dismantle ISWAP roadblock, recover eight vehicles in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have dismantled an ISWAP roadblock along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles reportedly seized by the insurgents. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai and signed by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, on June 25, 2026. Acc…
Troops Dismantle ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Hostages, Recover Eight Vehicles
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have dismantled a roadblock mounted by JAS/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles during the operation. The operation was carried out on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, by troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai as part of the military’s sustained offensive against JAS/ISWAP terr…
Troops Crush ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Hostages In Borno - Security News Alert
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully dismantled a terrorist roadblock mounted by JAS/ISWAP insurgents along the Buratai–Kamuya road in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The swift military intervention resulted in the rescue of 53 civilian hostages and the recovery of eight vehicles. According to a statement released on Thursday […] The post Troops Crush ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Hostages In Borno first appeared on Secur…
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