OPHK Rescues 360 Abductees in Massive Mandara Mountains Operation

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have freed 360 abductees from a fortified Boko Haram/JAS stronghold deep inside the Mandara Mountains in southern Borno.


The rescue followed weeks of intelligence gathering, covert surveillance, and coordinated planning. Special Forces launched a night assault that caught the insurgents off‑guard, forcing many to flee while others surrendered.
Men, women, and children were evacuated to safety, though two infants sadly didn’t survive the harsh terrain after prolonged captivity.
The military says follow‑up operations are underway to track fleeing terrorists and dismantle remaining networks.