OHK Troops Thwarts Terrorists  Abduction Plan in Borno, Rescuing 31 Civilians

Published by Sola Akingoye

Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully prevented a terrorist abduction attempt, rescuing 31 civilians during a military operation conducted along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, reported that at approximately 3:45 p.m. on July 31, 2026, the troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion, Dutsen Kura, detected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists through real-time surveillance systems as they intercepted four civilian vehicles and abducted their occupants. Acting swiftly on the intelligence received, the Battalion deployed a Quick Response Force to pursue the fleeing terrorists towards the Mangari–Dora general area. The troops engaged the insurgents with effective fire, compelling them to abandon the abducted civilians and the four civilian vehicles before retreating into the nearby bush in disarray. During the operation, the troops also recovered motorcycles that had been left behind by the fleeing terrorists. All 31 abducted civilians were rescued unharmed, and the four civilian vehicles were recovered in good condition.

Following the successful rescue, the troops maintained control over the general area and conducted further operations to prevent the terrorists from regrouping. No additional contact was made during the operation. The rescued civilians and recovered vehicles were subsequently escorted to Buratai, where the victims reclaimed their vehicles and continued their journey safely.

This successful operation once again underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-driven missions in protecting civilians and disrupting terrorist activities. The Joint Task Force remains dedicated to sustaining aggressive operations aimed at eliminating the remnants of terrorists while