Troops Crush ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53, Recover Eight Vehicles in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have crushed an ISWAP roadblock along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles seized by the terrorists.
The successful operation was carried out by troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as part of the military’s sustained offensive against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in the North-East.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Mohammed Goni, the troops responded swiftly after surveillance cameras deployed at Dutse Kura detected terrorists mounting an illegal roadblock on the highway.
He said a Quick Reaction Force was immediately dispatched to the scene, where the troops engaged the insurgents in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to abandon the roadblock and flee toward the Mangari–Dora general area.
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“The encounter took place when troops deployed at Dutse Kura sighted terrorists blocking the highway through surveillance cameras. A Quick Reaction Force team immediately mobilised to the scene and pursued the insurgents toward the Mangari–Dora general area, made contact and engaged the terrorists in a firefight, forcing them to withdraw in confusion,” the statement said.
Following the operation, the troops rescued 53 innocent civilians who had been held by the terrorists and recovered eight vehicles that had been seized during the roadblock.
The troops also advanced to dominate the terrorists’ withdrawal route and conducted further clearance operations across the area. However, no additional contact was made with the fleeing insurgents.
All rescued civilians, recovered vehicles and other properties were safely evacuated to Buratai town, where the victims are undergoing documentation and medical evaluation.
The Theatre Command of Operation Hadin Kai commended the troops for their professionalism, vigilance and rapid response, describing the operation as another significant success in ongoing efforts to deny terrorists freedom of movement across the North-East.
The command also urged residents within the Joint Operations Area to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information on suspicious movements and activities to security agencies.
It added that the security situation in the area remains calm, with troops maintaining an aggressive operational posture to sustain pressure on terrorist elements and protect lives and property.
By PRNigeria
