TROOPS FOIL ABDUCTION, RESCUE 74 NYSC MEMBERS IN BORNO
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By: Sefiu Ajape
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the corps members’ vehicles broke down near a known kidnapping hotspot. The rescue operation took place around 9:05 p.m., following a swift response by troops who were alerted through a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system monitored by military personnel.
According to security sources, the CCTV picked up suspicious movement involving three buses in the area, which prompted the immediate deployment of a patrol team.
“On arrival, troops discovered 74 NYSC members—36 males and 38 females—stranded after their vehicles developed mechanical faults. They were swiftly rescued to prevent a likely abduction attempt by Boko Haram or ISWAP elements operating in the area,” a military source confirmed.
The corps members had earlier been escorted by troops of the 7th Division Garrison from Maiduguri to Damaturu.
However, after arriving in Damaturu, they reportedly proceeded to Hawul Local Government Area without notifying Sector 2 Headquarters or securing an armed escort.
It was further gathered that the corps members were on an evangelical mission to Hawul when the incident took place.
The rescued NYSC members are currently being housed at the Buratai military base, where arrangements are being made for their safe onward journey.
This development follows an earlier operation in which troops of Operation Hadin Kai rescued 86 kidnapped victims and arrested 29 suspected Boko Haram collaborators within the same operational corridor.
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