Army Reunites Rescued Women, Children with Families in Borno

Army Reunites Rescued Women, Children with Families in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army has successfully reunited nine rescued captives, comprising women and children, with their families following a recent rescue operation in the Mandara Mountains area of Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims were earlier rescued by troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion deployed in Ngoshe under Operation Hadin Kai, as part of ongoing operations tagged Desert Sanity.

The reunification ceremony took place at about 4:00 p.m. on April 22 in Ngoshe community, where families and residents turned out in large numbers to receive the victims.

The event was witnessed by representatives of the District Head of Ngoshe and other community stakeholders.

Sources said the atmosphere was marked by visible relief and joy, as residents celebrated the safe return of the women and children who had been held in captivity by terrorists.

The rescued victims include Mrs Zainab Umar (22), Aisha Abubakar (20), Aisha Audu (20), Aisha Idris (17), and another Aisha Abubakar (16), who was reportedly forced into marriage by a terrorist commander.

Others are Aisha Musa (10), Musa Umar (6), and two toddlers.

Following the reunification, the victims were documented and taken to a community clinic for medical examination and further care.

Military authorities said the successful rescue and reunification illustrates ongoing efforts to protect civilians and restore normalcy in conflict-affected areas.

Army Reunites Rescued Women, Children with Families in Borno