Troops of the Northeast Joint Task Force (JTF)), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in collaboration with Operation DESERT SANITY have rescued six women and children in Amuda-Ngoshe axis in Gwoza Local Council of Borno state.

The gallant troops after rescuing the abductees, arrested five terrorist collaborators that had been operating in the Mandara Mountains for over a decade.

Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement in Maiduguri disclosed: “The soldiers continued to record significant operational successes, including the rescue of abducted civilians, reunification with their families, and the arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators across the theatre of war in the state.”

Uba further revealed in the statement, “In a recent development in the same axis, troops acting on credible intelligence following an air interdiction mission around the Mandara Mountains, successfully rescued six abducted women and children.

The information officer explained the rescue and arrest of the captives and collaborators were made during a well-coordinated operation at a suspected terrorist crossing point near Amuda on 12th May 2026.

He said the rescued victims include Aisha Musa,18, Aisha Mohammed ,17, Fatima Yahaya,20, Saudatu Musa,4, Garba Mohammed,5, and Mohammed Yahaya, a minor.

Uba explained that all the six rescued victims are among the residents of Ngoshe community abducted by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during an attack on the community on 3rd March 2026.

He added that following their rescue, the victims were administered immediate with medical care at a military facility and subsequently reunited with their families through the community leader of Ngoshe, Mallam Adamu Gunda.

In a separate operation on the same day, troops of OPHK deployed at Tango seven location in Konduga Local Government Area arrested a suspected terrorist associate, Hauwa Bulama,40, during an operational engagement.

He said the Items recovered from the suspect included detergent, washing soap, a torchlight, and food seasoning cubes.

“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect was allegedly en route to Gezuwa to link up with four of her children suspected to be members of the terrorist group,” stated Uba.

According to him, the arrested suspect has already been handed over to appropriate authorities for further action.

Similarly, in a follow-up operation based on intelligence from the ongoing investigations and communication intercepts, troops of OPHK under Sector 2, supported by elements of Military Intelligence , arrested two additional suspects identified as Bakura (18) and Adiza (17) in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital.

Uba noted that the arrests are linked to an earlier operation involving the interception of a suspected ammunition courier, Ba’akaka Abubakar (alias Modogol), who was apprehended while finalising plans to supply ammunition to the terrorists.in Sambisa Forest.

He said: “Preliminary findings revealed that Adiza had been tasked to collect ammunition from the an earlier suspect for onward delivery to a terrorist commander.

*The suspects are currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the said terrorist commander and recover the ammunition intended for delivery.”

The Joint Task Force has reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to intensifying ongoing operations aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, rescuing abducted civilians, and restoring lasting peace and security across the North East region.

The Military High Command commended the troops for their utmost professionalism and resilience, urging them to sustain the current operational tempo.