Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued six abducted women and children and arrested several suspected terrorist collaborators during separate operations across the North East theatre.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer,
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, who disclosed
this in a statement on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026 said the operations were
conducted under the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY.
He said troops acting on credible intelligence following an
air interdiction mission around the Mandara Mountains rescued the abductees
during a coordinated operation at a suspected terrorist crossing point near
Amuda on May 12.
According to the statement, the victims were among residents
of Ngoshe community abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an attack on
the community on March 3, 2026.
The military said the rescued victims were immediately taken
to a military medical facility for treatment before being reunited with their
families through the Bulama of Ngoshe, Mallam Adamu Gunda.
"Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation
HADIN KAI (OPHK), under the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, have continued to
record significant operational successes, including the rescue of abducted
civilians, reunification of families, and the arrest of suspected terrorist
collaborators across the theatre,” the statement read.
"In a recent development, troops acting on credible
intelligence following an air interdiction mission around the Mandara
Mountains, successfully rescued six abducted women and children during a
well-coordinated operation at a suspected terrorist crossing point near Amuda
on 12 May 2026.
"The rescued victims—Aisha Musa (18), Aisha Mohammed
(17), Fatima Yahaya (20), Saudatu Musa (4), Garba Mohammed (5), and Mohammed
Yahaya (3 months)—were among residents of Ngoshe community abducted by Boko
Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an attack on the community on 3 March 2026.
"Following their rescue, the victims were administered
immediate medical care at a military facility and subsequently reunited with
their families through the community leader (Bulama) of Ngoshe, Mallam Adamu
Gunda.
"In a separate operation on the same day, troops of
OPHK deployed at Tango 7 location in Konduga Local Government Area arrested a
suspected terrorist associate, Hauwa Bulama (40), during an operational
engagement.
"Items recovered from the suspect include detergent,
washing soap, a torchlight, and food seasoning cubes.
"Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect
was allegedly en route to Gezuwa to link up with four of her children suspected
to be members of the terrorist group.
"The suspect has been handed over to appropriate
authorities for further action.
"Similarly, in a follow-up operation based on
intelligence from ongoing investigations and communication intercepts, troops
OPHK under Sector 2, supported by elements of Military
Intelligence , arrested two additional suspects identified as Bakura (18) and
Adiza (17) in Damaturu, Yobe State.
"The arrests are connected to an earlier operation
involving the interception of a suspected ammunition courier, Ba’akaka Abubakar
(alias Modogol), who was apprehended while finalising plans to supply
ammunition to terrorists.
"Preliminary findings revealed that Adiza had been
tasked to collect ammunition from the earlier suspect for onward delivery to a
terrorist commander.
"The suspects are currently in custody, while efforts
are ongoing to apprehend the said terrorist commander and recover the
ammunition intended for delivery.
"The Joint Task Force reassures the public of its
unwavering commitment to intensifying ongoing operations aimed at dismantling
terrorist networks, rescuing abducted civilians, and restoring lasting peace
and security across the North East region.
“The Military High Command commends the troops for their
utmost professionalism and resilience, urging them to sustain the current
operational tempo.”
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