Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai have rescued greater than 150 civilians and thwarted a mass abduction try by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists within the North-East.
The operation, carried out by the Joint Process Pressure (North East), occurred on March 30, 2026, in response to the Media Info Officer of OPHK, Sani Uba.
He stated troops deployed at Dutse Kura beneath Sector 2 got here beneath assault whereas escorting civilians alongside the Buratai–Kamuya axis.
In the course of the engagement, surveillance belongings detected insurgents making an attempt to abduct numerous civilians—males, girls and youngsters—utilizing about 17 automobiles.
In response, a Fast Response Pressure was deployed to bolster the troops, resulting in a coordinated counter-attack that repelled the terrorists and compelled them to retreat in direction of the Mangari space.
Sustained stress from the troops compelled the insurgents to desert each the captives and their automobiles, successfully foiling the kidnapping try.
All rescued civilians had been safely evacuated to Buratai for reunification with their households.
Nevertheless, through the pursuit alongside the Bula Zarma–Mangari axis, troops encountered an improvised explosive gadget, leaving 5 personnel significantly injured.
The injured troopers had been promptly evacuated for specialised medical therapy.
The navy stated the operation underscores the resolve and sacrifice of troops in defending civilians and denying terrorists freedom of motion.
It added that the success highlights the vigilance and fast response functionality of forces within the North-East, assuring residents of continued safety efforts, particularly forward of the Easter interval.
By Linus Aleke
Times Nigeria