The Nigerian Army has rescued six abducted women and children during clearance operations in the North-East. The operation took place on May 14, 2026, along the Amuda–Gava corridor in the Mandara Mountains, based on credible intelligence. The victims were identified as Amina Salihu, 52; Aishatu Musa, 50; twin sisters Hassana and Hussaina Abubakar, both nine; Adamu Zakariyya, 12; and Usman Zakariyya, 10, all from Ngoshe community. They had been held captive by Boko Haram/ISWAP elements following an attack on their community on March 3, 2026.
The rescued individuals were received by Brigadier General Nasirudeen Abdullahi, Commander of the 26 Task Force Brigade. They received medical attention at the Brigade Medical Reception Station before being reunited with their families through Mallam Bulama Kunda, the community leader, and Mallam Auwalu Hudu, Chief Imam of Ngoshe. The Chief Imam led prayers for the troops, who remain on aggressive patrol in the area. Since the March 3 attack, the Army has rescued a total of 60 women and children from Ngoshe.
In Konduga Local Government Area, troops of Sector 1 neutralised two Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an operation in Bazamri village. Recovered items included detergent, salt, and a carton of spaghetti, believed to be supplies for insurgents. No casualties were recorded among troops, who have repositioned to maintain offensive pressure. Separately, at Mainé checkpoint in Yobe State, soldiers arrested a suspected collaborator, Ibrahim Alhaji Julo, 30. He was intercepted in a red Golf vehicle with registration number KTG-397AA from Bauchi State. Preliminary investigations suggest he used the vehicle to transport terrorist elements and collect illegal taxes. A mobile phone and an undisclosed amount of money were recovered. He remains in custody with the exhibits.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed the operations in a statement issued on Thursday. The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring peace in the region. The military high command praised troops for their professionalism and sustained success.
Akpabio enforces an eight-year rule that would have blocked his own promotion. The rule applies to cabinet ministers but not to the Senate President who once served longer. This double standard undermines claims of uniform application of public service reforms. Nigerians named in the rescue have waited months for freedom while such contradictions persist in governance.
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