Troops of Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI deployed from the Forward Operational Base along Maiduguri – Damaturu road have rescued 17 civilians from a kidnap attempt by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
A statement by the spokesperson Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu says that the rescue mission was during the attack that its own troops were involved in a road accident while responding to a distress call.
The terrorists who came in a drove on Wednesday, 7 July 2021 had attempted infiltration into Auno village through the Rail Line adjacent to the community but were quickly intercepted by the troops in a fierce gun duel.
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He also explained that further exploitation conducted by troops of 7 Division Garrison and 212 battalions, immediately after quelling the infiltration attempt by the terrorists, resulted in the successful rescue of the commuting civilians, who were abducted during the attack at Kontori along Maiduguri – Damaturu road.
The rescued civilians have been adequately documented and handed over to officials of Rapid Response Squad for further action.
Editor-Oloyede Oworu
