— Quick Military Response Averts Boko Haram Attack After Vehicles Break Down Near Kidnap Zone
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Borno State.
The Media Information Officer of the Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the operation as a swift and decisive response to an imminent threat.
According to Uba, the corps members — comprising 36 males and 38 females — were rescued at about 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday after their vehicles broke down near a known kidnapping hotspot.
He explained that the rescue followed a CCTV alert monitored by troops, which detected suspicious movement involving three buses stranded in the area. A military patrol team was immediately dispatched to the scene to verify the situation.
“On arrival, troops discovered 74 NYSC members stranded after their vehicles developed mechanical faults. The troops immediately rescued them to prevent a likely abduction attempt by Boko Haram or ISWAP elements operating in the area,” Uba stated.
The troops reportedly acted swiftly to secure the corps members, conducting a thorough sweep of the surrounding area to deter any ambush attempt by insurgents.
Following the rescue, the corps members were safely escorted to the Buratai military base for temporary accommodation and further arrangements for their onward journey.
Military authorities commended the troops for their vigilance and rapid response, noting that their timely intervention prevented what could have been another major tragedy in the region.
The statement reaffirmed the commitment of Operation Hadin Kai to ensuring the safety of civilians and maintaining constant surveillance along major routes within the North East operational zone.
It also urged travelers, especially corps members and humanitarian workers, to liaise with security agencies before embarking on late-night journeys through isolated routes in the insurgency-prone region.
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