Following the destruction of a suspected ISWAP/JAS roadblock along the Buratai–Kamuya route in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recovered eight vehicles and saved fifty-three civilians.

This was revealed by the Nigerian Army in a statement signed by Capt. Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, which was posted on its X account on Friday.

The statement claims that the procedure was completed on Wednesday, June 24.

“The encounter took place when troops deployed at Dutse Kura sighted terrorists blocking the highway through surveillance cameras.

“A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team immediately mobilized 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.

“During the operation, troops successfully rescued 53 innocent civilians and also recovered 8 vehicles seized by the terrorists,” the statement read.

It also stated that although no further contact was established, the forces controlled the area, blocked the terrorists' escape route, and carried out more searches.

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