Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles after dismantling a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram roadblock along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Nigerian Army disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official X account on Friday. The statement, signed by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Capt. Mohammed Goni, said the operation was carried out on Wednesday, June 24.
According to the Army, troops stationed at Dutse Kura spotted suspected terrorists blocking the highway through surveillance cameras. A Quick Reaction Force was immediately deployed to the area, where it pursued the insurgents towards the Mangari–Dora axis.
The troops eventually engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon the roadblock and flee the scene.
During the operation, soldiers successfully rescued 53 stranded civilians and recovered eight vehicles that had been seized by the insurgents.
The military said troops also cleared the escape route used by the terrorists and searched the surrounding area, although no further contact was made with the fleeing fighters.
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All rescued civilians, recovered vehicles and other belongings were safely taken to Buratai town. The rescued victims are currently undergoing documentation and medical checks.
The Nigerian Army commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism during the operation, describing it as another successful effort in the ongoing fight against insurgency.
The military also urged residents within the North-East to remain vigilant and continue providing timely information on suspicious activities to security agencies.
Borno State has remained the centre of Nigeria's long-running insurgency since Boko Haram launched its violent campaign in 2009. The latest operation adds to recent successes recorded by Operation HADIN KAI, including the elimination of 27 terrorists in the Southern and Northern Tumbus areas of the state earlier this month.
