The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued four firewood truck drivers kidnapped by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province
The drivers were abducted on Saturday, May 27, near Ngwom village in Mafa Local Government Area. Mafa is about 50 km east of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, in northeast Nigeria.
The drivers reportedly conveyed labourers, mostly wood fellers and loaders, to the bush when armed terrorists intercepted them. The terrorists approached the drivers under the guise of needing their services to convey their members to a nearby village. However, the drivers and their passengers were soon taken hostage by the terrorists.
Intelligence source revealed that after receiving the distress call, the troops 112 Task Force Battalion, Mafa, in conjunction with Civilian JTF and hunters departed Mafa and advanced toward Gullo village in search of the kidnapped victims on June 1, 2023. The sources said that on sighting the fighting troops, the terrorists abandoned the victims and fled as troops gave them a hot chase.Related Topics:
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Troops Kill 55 ISWAP Top Commanders, Terrorists In BornoFifty-five suspected members of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), including several top commanders have been killed by the troops of the
Read more »
Nigerian Troops Kill Suicide Bomber, Others; Arrest 22 Suppliers Of Logistics To Terrorists | Sahara ReportersA suicide bomber has been neutralised by the troops of the Joint Task Force attached to Operation Hadin Kai in northeast Nigeria. It was learnt that the troop arrested 22 logistics suppliers to Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The troops also reportedly rescued 16 abducted civilians while 876 terrorists and members of their families comprising 89 adult males, 249 adult females and 538 children surrendered to troops at different locations within the theatre of operations, according to Daily Trust.
Read more »
Troops Rescue 16 Civilians From Terrorists' Enclave, Kill 26, Arrests 24Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 26 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including one suicide bomber and arrested 22
Read more »
Southern Borno Leaders Unite To Fight MarginalisationStakeholders from Southern Borno under the auspices of the Southern Borno People’s Mandate have decried the marginalisation of the southern part of the state
Read more »
NASS approves N16.7 billion reimbursement for BornoA request for the reimbursement of N 16,772,486,002.19 by Borno State for construction and maintenance of several roads in Borno has been approved by the
Read more »
Windstorm destroys 200 buildings in Borno community - Punch NewspapersOver 200 public and private buildings have been destroyed in Biu town, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, following a recent windstorm.
Read more »