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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in conjunction with Special Operations Forces, have rescued 360 civilians, mainly women and children, abducted by terrorists from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The rescue followed a coordinated special operation on June 6 across multiple fronts around the Mandara Mountains. Theatre Commander Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar said two infants died during the rescue due to harsh terrain. A youth group, Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), claimed 416 were released through mediation, but the army confirmed 360.
Key Points:
360 women and children returned home after months in captivity, but two infants tragically died during the rescue.
The operation shows military capability, but the death of two infants raises questions about terrain preparedness.
Discrepancy between the army (360) and the youth group (416) figures may cause confusion and skepticism.
Rescued victims require immediate medical screening, mental health support, and reintegration programmes.
The successful rescue may boost morale, but the overall insecurity in Borno remains a crisis.
The victims are receiving medical care and will be handed over to authorities for reunification with families; investigations continue into the abduction.
Sources: Daily Trust, NAN
