{"id":7103,"date":"2026-06-23T09:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=7103"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:58:27","slug":"47-abductees-rescued-from-iswap-enclave-in-borno-military","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/47-abductees-rescued-from-iswap-enclave-in-borno-military\/","title":{"rendered":"47 Abductees Rescued From ISWAP Enclave In Borno \u2014 Military"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) said it has rescued 47 persons, mostly women and children, who were held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.<br \/><br \/>The Acting Military Information Officer of the Theatre Command, Captain Mohammed Musa, in a press statement, said the significant humanitarian success was recorded on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during a combined military operation that forced the insurgents to abandon the victims.<br \/><br \/><br \/><br \/>\u201cThe Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded yet another significant humanitarian success with the rescue of over 47 persons, mostly women and children who were held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State on 20 June 2026\u201d<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe successful rescue operation was made possible through sustained aggressive pressure and relentless offensive operations conducted by OPHK troops against ISWAP enclaves in the Lake Chad region. The unrelenting ground and air offensives forced the terrorists to abandon their positions in confusion, enabling the victims to escape from prolonged captivity\u201d<br \/><br \/>According to him, the rescued persons are currently receiving medical care from medical professionals at a secure location, and necessary humanitarian support is being provided in coordination with relevant agencies to facilitate their eventual reintegration.<br \/><br \/>He further highlighted the commitment of OPHK troops to not only degrade terrorist capabilities but also to secure the release of innocent civilians held against their will.<br \/><br \/>The Theatre Command reaffirmed its resolve to sustain offensive operations, dismantle remaining ISWAP networks, and restore peace and normalcy across the North East region.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) said it has rescued 47 persons, mostly women and children, who were held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. 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