Mariam Abeeb
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ has rescued six women and children who had been abducted from Ngoshe community in north east during a terrorist raid , reuniting them with their families after weeks in captivity.
This was disclosed in a briefing by the Director of Defence Media Operations , Major General Micheal Onoja on the ongoing operation of the armed forces of Nigeria .
He explained that troops of Operation HADIN KAI continued to apply unrelenting pressure on Boko Haram/ISWAP remnants across Adamawa, Borno, Taraba and Yobe States.
He added that significantly on 30 April 2026, a night ambush in Bama LGA of Borno State resulted in the neutralization of four terrorists, with an AK-47 rifle and associated ammunition recovered at the scene.
“In Gwoza LGA of Borno State, troops intercepted and rescued six women and children who had been abducted from Ngoshe community during a terrorist raid on 3 March 2026, reuniting them with their families after weeks in captivity.
He stated that three repentant terrorists voluntarily surrendered to troops in Geidam LGA of Yobe State, while a suspected terrorist logistics supplier arrested during a stop-and-search operation in Yunusari LGA of Yobe State was found in possession of items strongly indicative of terror group affiliation, including turbans, veils, and a substantial sum of cash.
According to him, a terrorist who had been coerced into joining an armed group following his abduction on the Monguno-Gajiram road also surrendered to troops, underscoring the increasing erosion of morale within the remnants of the terrorists.
The DMO mentioned that offensive operations were further intensified whentroops executed a three-pronged offensive in Damboa LGA of Borno State, successfully clearing multiple communities including Dusu, Multe, Hawan Burum, Abala, Kimba, and Sabon Gari.
“During this operation, one terrorist was captured and two neutralized, while an AK-47 rifle, motorcycles, and other equipment were recovered. In Taraba State a raid led to the arrest of a suspected gunrunner in Donga LGA and, in a follow-up operation, the apprehension of three additional suspects in Takum LGA. Recovered items included a fabricated pistol, a pump action rifle, dane guns, AK-47 magazines, and various calibres of live ammunition, confirming the existence of an active arms supply network in the region.
“ A covert operation in Bama LGA of Borno Statefurther led to the arrest of a female terrorist accomplice who had been awaiting evacuation to a terrorist enclave, while separate raids in Kaga LGA, Borno State, netted two suspected terrorists and a watchlisted informant whose mobile phone contained contacts of intelligence value.
“On 7 May 2026, troops deployed in Magumeri successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists. The terrorists attempted to infiltrate the base under poor visibility but were met with resistance from the troops, who decisively contained and defeated the assault and neutralized scores of the terrorists.
“Exploitation of the area revealed extensive blood trails and several terrorist corpses confirming heavy casualties inflicted on the terrorists. Troops also recovered PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, AK-47 rifles, and magazines. Regrettably, two gallant soldiers paid the supreme price during the intense battle,” he said .
Similarly, he revealed that troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE demonstrated sustained operation across Nasarawa, Plateau, and FCT during the period under review.
Major General Onoja mentioned that troops in conjunction with operatives of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) apprehended a suspect along the Abaji – Kwali road in Abuja, who had concealed 250 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition within the engine compartment of a saloon vehicle.
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