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From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
What could have been another massacre akin to the Angwan Rukuba mayhem has been averted when troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) foiled a planned mass abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Sector 2.
The incident, occurred at about 2.50 on Monday, when troops under Sector 2 deployed at Dutse Kura, came under attack while escorting civilians along the Buratai–Kamuya axis, came 34 hours after some gunmen hacked down 27 persons in the Jos suburb
According to the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East)
Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the insurgents were attempting to abduct a large number of civilians, comprising men, women and children, in about 17 vehicles into the bush.
However,in a swift and coordinated response, the Quick Reaction Force Operation, the troops swung into action rapidly reinforced the location, repelled the attack and immediately launched a pursuit towards the Mangari area.
Uba said, “The aggressive pressure exerted by troops forced the terrorists to abandon all the abducted civilians and vehicles, effectively thwarting the mass kidnapping attempt.
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“All rescued civilians, estimated at 150 were safely recovered and moved to Buratai for onward movement to reunite with their families.
“During the pursuit, troops encountered an improvised explosive device along the Bula Zarma-Mangari axis.
“Five personnel sustained severe injuries and were promptly evacuated for specialist medical care.
“The sacrifice of our gallant troops underscores the resolve of OPHK to deny terrorists freedom of action and protect vulnerable populations across the Theatre.
“ This successful rescue operation highlights the high level of vigilance, rapid response capability and effective presence posture of OPHK forces across the North East.”
Uba reassured the populace of the military’s commitment to stabilisation efforts, protection of civilians and sustained offensive pressure on terrorist elements, particularly as the Easter period approaches.
