Troops rescue 119 civilians, recover eight vehicles from terrorists
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 119 civilians, including women and children, after engaging terrorists who blocked a major road and abducted travellers in Borno State. The operation also led to the recovery of eight vehicles abandoned by the terrorists during their escape. This was disclosed in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, […] Troops rescue 119 civilians, recover eight vehicles from…
Nigerian Army troops rescued 119 civilians, including women and children, following an encounter with terrorists on November 6, according to a security expert in the Lake Chad region. The rescue occurred near Borno State, following the terrorists' blockade of a major road and abduction of travelers. The operation, conducted by the 135 Special Forces Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade, Sector 2, resulted in the recovery of eight vehicles abandoned by the terrorists.
The troops, working in the Mangari–Dora route, engaged the terrorists, leading to their vehicles being abandoned. After the rescue, the troops discovered an improvised explosive device and had it safely secured.
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