Operation Hadin Kai Rescues 360 Abductees From JAS At The Mandara Mountains

The troops of the Joint Task Force log Operation HADIN KAI in joint efforts with Special Forces and troops of Sector 1, have successfully rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave at the Mandara Mountains area of southern part of Borno State.

The operation, which takes weeks of intelligence gathering and operational planning, resulted in the safe rescue of men, women, and children who had been held in captivity under harsh conditions after being abducted from several communities, particularly within the Ngoshe axis of the state.

In a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI Lieutenant Colonel Haruna Sani, the operation was initiated following the receipt of credible and corroborated intelligence from multiple sources indicating the precise location of the hostages and the existence of an elaborate insurgent support network sustaining the enclave.

Through sustained intelligence collection and analysis, commanders developed a comprehensive understanding of the terrain, insurgent disposition, defensive arrangements, movement patterns, and the condition of the abductees.

This intelligence-driven approach enabled the force to accurately map the objective area, identify vulnerabilities within the terrorist network, and significantly reduce risks to the hostages during the rescue mission.

Regrettably, two infants succumbed to exhaustion occasioned by the extremely challenging mountainous terrain and the hardships endured during their prolonged captivity.

The remaining rescued abductees were successfully evacuated to safe locations for medical care and humanitarian support, marking a major operational success and a significant setback for the terrorist group.

The successful rescue underscores the growing operational reach, intelligence dominance, and tactical superiority of OPHK in denying terrorists freedom of action and protecting vulnerable populations across the theatre.

Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie