Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa

Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Police, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and other security agencies, have rescued six victims abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa.

Source who confirmed the rescue to Zagazola Makama said the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 22, following an attack on a Fulani settlement at Shuwa-Yinagu junction in Madagali.

“On Aug. 30, at about 5:20 p.m., as a result of sustained and continuous onslaught and combing of the Sambisa fringes by the combined team of troops of OPHK, Police, CJTF and other security agencies, the six abducted victims were rescued unhurt,” the source said.

According to the sources, those rescued include: Bakari Joda, Abdullahi Jugal, Saleh Abba Iya, Mallam Gunyal, Buba Daye, and Adama Isah.

The sources further said the victims were taken to Gulak Cottage Hospital for medical examination, later debriefed, and reunited with their families.

The source reiterated that troops of Operation Hadin Kai remain resolute in ongoing clearance operations to flush out insurgents and restore peace across the North-East.

Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa