Troops Burst ISWAP Network, Rescue Abducted Cameroonian

Troops Operation “HADIN KAI” have apprehended three suspected ISWAP terrorists, recovered weapons and rescued a Cameroonian national allegedly abducted by terrorists in Borno.

This is contained in an operational military report on occurrences within the last 24 hours, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday.

The military said troops of 151 Task Force Battalion rescued the Cameroonian citizen at about 2:15 p.m. on Aug. 17.

It said the victim was allegedly abducted by terrorists at Ashigashiya Village, located between Gwoza in Borno and Cameroon.

According to the report, the rescued victim was taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

“In Adamawa, troops of 232 Battalion, deployed at Garaha in Hong Local Government Area, arrested two suspected ISWAP members on Aug. 16.

“The troops, operating alongside local hunters, subsequently arrested another suspected associate of the terrorists while the suspect was receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.