Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
In a series of coordinated ground and air operations between May 12 and 14, 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force North‑East (Operation HADIN KAI) rescued six women and children who had been held captive by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists since the March 3 attack on Ngoshe community. The military also arrested several suspected collaborators and broke up an ammunition supply network, military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba confirmed.
The first rescue took place on May 12 near Amuda, a deserted settlement between Ngoshe and Gava used by terrorists as a transit corridor. Acting on intelligence generated by an air interdiction mission over the Mandara Mountains, troops intercepted six victims while they were being moved. The rescued were Aisha Musa, 18; Aisha Mohammed, 17; Fatima Yahaya, 20; Saudatu Musa, 4; Garba Mohammed, 5; and three‑month‑old Mohammed Yahaya – all residents of Ngoshe. They were taken to a military medical facility, given emergency treatment, and later reunited with their families through the village head (Bulama) of Ngoshe, Mallam Adamu Gunda.
“Following their rescue, the victims were administered immediate medical care at a military facility and subsequently reunited with their families,” the army said in a statement.
A second clearance operation on May 14 along the Amuda–Gava corridor brought out another six captives. This group consisted of Amina Salihu (52), Aishatu Musa (50), nine‑year‑old twin sisters Hassana and Hussaina Abubakar, Adamu Zakariyya (12), and Usman Zakariyya (10). They were received at the 26 Task Force Brigade by Commander Brigadier General Nasirudeen Abdullahi, given medical attention, and reunited with their families through the community and the Chief Imam of Ngoshe, Mallam Auwalu Hudu.
The military stated that so far, a total of 60 women and children have been rescued from the Ngoshe abduction since the attack in March. “The Commander assured residents of Ngoshe community that troops will sustain ongoing rescue operations until all abducted persons are safely reunited with their families.”
While the rescues were underway, troops also dismantled a terrorist supply network. On May 12, a 40‑year‑old woman, Hauwa Bulama, was arrested in Konduga LGA. Items recovered from her included detergent, soap, a torchlight, and seasoning cubes. Investigators believe she was on her way to meet four of her children who are suspected members of a terrorist group. She has been handed over for further action.
In a separate operation in Damaturu, Yobe State, troops arrested two more suspects – Bakura (18) and Adiza (17) – linked to an earlier ammunition courier bust. The courier, Ba’akaka Abubakar (alias Modogol), was caught finalising a plan to supply ammunition to terrorists. Preliminary findings showed that Adiza had been assigned to collect the ammunition from the courier for delivery to a terrorist commander. Both suspects remain in custody, and the hunt for the commander continues.
The military also arrested Ibrahim Alhaji Julo, 30, at the Mainé checkpoint in Yobe State. He was intercepted in a red Golf vehicle with registration number KTG‑397AA (Bauchi State). He is suspected of using his vehicle to transport terrorist elements and collect illegal taxes. A mobile phone and some cash were recovered from him.
The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its commitment to sustained aggressive operations aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, rescuing abducted civilians, and restoring lasting peace across the North‑East. The military high command commended the troops for their professionalism, resilience, and momentum in the fight against insurgency.
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