The Nigerian Army has successfully reunited nine rescued captives—comprising women and children—with their families following a recent operation in the Mandara Mountains area of Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that the victims were rescued by troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion deployed in Ngoshe under Operation Hadin Kai, as part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts tagged Operation Desert Sanity.
The reunification ceremony was held at about 4:00 p.m. on April 22 in Ngoshe community, where families and residents gathered in large numbers to استقبال the returnees.
The event was attended by representatives of the District Head of Ngoshe and other key community stakeholders.
According to the sources, the atmosphere was filled with relief and emotion, as residents welcomed back the women and children who had been held in captivity by terrorist elements.
Those reunited with their families include Zainab Umar (22), Aisha Abubakar (20), Aisha Audu (20), Aisha Idris (17), and another Aisha Abubakar (16), who was reportedly forced into marriage during captivity. Others are Aisha Musa (10), Musa Umar (6), and two toddlers.
Following the ceremony, the victims were documented and taken to a community clinic for medical assessment and further care.
Military authorities noted that the successful rescue and reunification underscore ongoing efforts to safeguard civilians and restore normalcy in conflict-affected communities.
