The Nigerian Army has rescued six abducted civilians in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, following ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North-East.
The victims, comprising women and children, were rescued in the early hours of May 1, 2026, around Amuda, a deserted area between Ngoshe and Gava known for terrorist movement.
In a statement on Saturday, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said the operation was carried out by troops of Operation HADIN KAI after sustained offensive actions, including recent air interdictions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains.
“Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have recorded another significant operational success with the rescue of six abducted civilians and their subsequent reunion with family members,” the statement read.
He said the troops intercepted the victims while returning from an overnight offensive operation, adding that preliminary findings showed they were abducted during the March 3, 2026, attack on Ngoshe and held in captivity in Gava before escaping.
