Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 12 kidnapped persons – seven women and five children – who were abducted by Boko Haram along the Gwoza–Limankara Road in Borno State on November 14.
The Nigerian Army confirmed the rescue on Tuesday via its official X account. The victims were freed on Sunday during a clearance operation in the Mandara Mountains under Operation Desert Sanity IV and Diligent Search.
The 26 Task Force Brigade, supported by hybrid forces, hunters, and vigilantes, engaged insurgents, forcing them to flee and abandon the captives. Initially, the victims scattered into nearby bushes but were later located during a sweep around 8:45 a.m.
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Those rescued include Fadi Musa, Jummai Manga, Hamsatu Musa, Jummai Ali, Inna Amadu, Falmata Musa, Hadiza Hamman, and five children. Many were reportedly exhausted and injured after being forced to trek long distances.
The victims received medical attention at the brigade field ambulance before being handed over to Gwoza Local Government officials for reunification with their families.
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The Army said operations are ongoing to track remaining Boko Haram and ISWAP elements in southern Borno.
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