Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 10 abducted National Examinations Council, NECO candidates and teachers following an attack on Lassa Government Day Secondary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State
Regrettably, two security operatives, including a soldier and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force, were k!lled during the rescue.
The victims, comprising students sitting for NECO examinations and their teachers, were abducted when suspected ISWAP terrorists stormed the school around 9 a.m., shooting sporadically and disrupting the examination session.
Confirming the incident, the Acting Military Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Capt Muhammad Goni, said troops responded immediately after receiving reports of the attack, launching a coordinated air and ground search-and-rescue operation.
According to him, the Theatre Command deployed strike aircraft and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms to support ground troops who mobilised to the area.
“The troops, with support from air platforms providing guidance, made contact with the fleeing terrorists around Daggu, leading to a fierce exchange of fire,” Goni said.
He explained that 10 victims were successfully rescued unhurt and were currently receiving medical attention, while efforts were ongoing to locate the remaining abductees.
During the encounter, troops reportedly outmanoeuvred the terrorists, inflicting casualties and recovering seven motorcycles used by the attackers in their attempted escape.
“During the contact, troops outmanoeuvred the fleeing terrorists, inflicting casualties on them and capturing seven of their motorcycles, significantly disrupting their escape,” the statement said.
“Regrettably, during the intense firefight, one gallant soldier and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force made the supreme sacrifice,” the statement added.
Goni said security had been reinforced in the area and operations intensified to track down the attackers and prevent further incidents, noting that the attack underscored the continued targeting of vulnerable communities and schools by terrorist groups.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible intelligence to security agencies while disregarding unverified reports.
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