By Our Reporter
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued seventy-four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State.
According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of the JTF, Sani Uba, the rescue operation took place around 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday when the corps members’ vehicles broke down near a known kidnapping hotspot.
The statement revealed that the troops acted swiftly after a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system monitored by the military detected suspicious movement involving three buses in the area.
“On arrival, troops discovered 74 NYSC members—36 males and 38 females—stranded after their vehicles developed mechanical faults. The troops immediately rescued them to prevent a likely abduction attempt by Boko Haram or ISWAP elements operating in the area,” the statement read.
The rescued corps members are currently being accommodated at the Buratai military base pending further arrangements for their safe movement to their destinations.
The JTF reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens and maintaining security across the North East.