SAA event in Nigeria on Sat 4th July 2026

OPERATION HADIN KAI RESCUES SIX MORE ABDUCTED PERSONS AS SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS CONTINUE

Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), wishes to inform the public that troops have recorded another significant breakthrough in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation to recover the abducted students of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa.

Following sustained air and ground exploitation supported by credible intelligence, troops successfully rescued six additional abducted persons comprising four adults and two infants at Talakawa in Chibok Local Government Area. The victims who were abducted in Mussa, Askira/Uba LGA in the month of May have been rescued and evacuated to a secure location where they are undergoing comprehensive medical evaluation and receiving appropriate care. Operation HADIN KAI has also provided immediate relief materials and basic necessities to alleviate the effects of their ordeal, while arranging for their safe reunification with families.

This latest success further demonstrates the effectiveness of the coordinated Search and Rescue efforts by Operation HADIN KAI and reinforces the unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Borno state Government, security agencies and auxiliary forces to the safe recovery of all abducted persons. Troops remain in aggressive pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, maintaining relentless pressure along their withdrawal routes and denying them freedom of action. During the exploitation of the terrorists’ withdrawal axis, troops recovered 50 rounds of PKT ammunition abandoned by the insurgents, further highlighting the effectiveness of the sustained offensive and the disordered nature of the terrorists’ retreat under intense military pressure. Operation HADIN KAI reassures the public that Search and Rescue operations will continue with renewed vigour until every remaining victim is safely accounted for.

The Theatre Command urges all law-abiding citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or activities to security agencies promptly. Members of the public are equally advised to disregard unverified information capable of causing unnecessary anxiety. OPHK remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and property, decisively defeat terrorism, and restore enduring peace and stability across the North East. MOHAMMED GONI Captain Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI MAIDUGURI 4 July, 2026