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Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State.
The incident happened on Tuesday night after the corps members’ vehicles broke down close to a known kidnapping hotspot.
The troops reportedly moved in around 9:05 p.m. after being alerted by a CCTV system monitored by military personnel.
According to security sources, the CCTV detected suspicious movement involving three buses in the area, prompting the immediate deployment of a patrol team.
“On arrival, troops discovered 74 NYSC members — 36 males and 38 females — stranded after their vehicles developed mechanical faults. They were swiftly rescued to prevent a likely abduction attempt by Boko Haram or ISWAP elements operating in the area,” a military source confirmed.
Findings revealed that the corps members had earlier been escorted by troops of the 7 Division Garrison from Maiduguri to Damaturu.
However, they reportedly continued their journey to Hawul Local Government Area without notifying Sector 2 Headquarters or obtaining armed escort.
The corps members were said to be on an evangelical mission to Hawul when the incident occurred.
They are currently being accommodated at the Buratai military base while arrangements are being made for their safe onward movement.
The operation came a few days after the same troops rescued 86 kidnapped victims and arrested 29 suspected Boko Haram collaborators in the area.