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OPERATION HADIN KAI EXECUTES UNPRECEDENTED INTELLIGENCE-LED RESCUE OPERATION, FREES 360 ABDUCTEES FROM JAS STRONGHOLD IN THE MANDARA MOUNTAINS

In one of the most significant hostage rescue operations conducted in the North East Theatre in recent times, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), comprising Special Forces and troops of Sector 1, have successfully rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave deep within the Mandara Mountains area of southern Borno State.

The operation, which was the culmination of weeks of painstaking intelligence preparation, covert reconnaissance, and operational planning, resulted in the safe recovery of men, women, and children who had been held in captivity under harsh conditions after being abducted from several communities, particularly within the Ngoshe axis. The successful rescue underscores the growing operational reach, intelligence dominance, and tactical superiority of OPHK in denying terrorists freedom of action and protecting vulnerable populations across the theatre.

The operation was initiated following the receipt of credible and corroborated intelligence from multiple sources indicating the precise location of the hostages and the existence of an elaborate insurgent support network sustaining the enclave. OPHK intelligence elements subsequently launched an extensive target development process involving the integration of Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations conducted through unmanned aerial systems and long-range reconnaissance patrols. Through sustained intelligence collection and analysis, commanders developed a comprehensive understanding of the terrain, insurgent disposition, defensive arrangements, movement patterns, and the condition of the abductees. This intelligence-driven approach enabled the force to accurately map the objective area, identify vulnerabilities within the terrorist network, and significantly reduce risks to the hostages during the rescue mission.

A decisive breakthrough was achieved through the successful penetration of the terrorist network by carefully cultivated intelligence assets operating under the supervision of OPHK military intelligence personnel. These assets provided timely and actionable intelligence regarding the exact locations of the abductees, the disposition of insurgent commanders, internal security measures, and planned relocation routes. Simultaneously, carefully coordinated information and psychological operations created uncertainty and mistrust within the insurgent ranks, degrading their cohesion and disrupting command and control arrangements. The resulting intelligence advantage provided OPHK with unprecedented situational awareness and enabled commanders to shape the operational environment well before the commencement of the assault phase

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OPERATION HADIN KAI EXECUTES UNPRECEDENTED INTELLIGENCE-LED RESCUE OPERATION, FREES 360 ABDUCTEES FROM JAS STRONGHOLD IN THE MANDARA MOUNTAINS

In one of the most significant hostage rescue operations conducted in the North East Theatre in recent times, troops of the Joint Task… pic.twitter.com/czITHDCMEg

— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) June 7, 2026

Nigerian security forces have rescued about 360 people who were abducted by Boko Haram fighters.

The statement says many of the abductees had been kidnapped from various communities across Borno State.

Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja. pic.twitter.com/6KubLfyzXM

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) June 7, 2026

I refuse to believe that. No dead terrrorist or victims? How.

What is the government doing about insecurity?

CodeTemplar:
I refuse to believe that.

But you believe if the news was about 360 people kidnapped. Una hypocrisy na hellbound.

Oh islam, so much have been done in its name

How much una pay, jokers

8 soldiers were slaughter at the base of this same Mandara mountains

This is remarkable. Freedom is a principal thing. You writing know until you were once a captive

CodeTemplar:
I refuse to believe that.

it’s your rights to believe any positive news but accept any negative one .

And those kids are smiling 🤔 I don't trust this government. They can do and undo

Image123:
What is the government doing about insecurity?

Insecurity cannot be completely eradicated, you would keep managing it.

As advanced as America is, it is still battling with gun violence, mass shooting, and terrorism.

They should give those Northerns good education

Either you agree or disagree with me future Boko haram is among those kids


🥱🥱🥱

Stanna2025:
And those kids are smiling 🤔 I don't trust this government. They can do and undo

You expect them to be crying after being rescued?

CodeTemplar:
I refuse to believe that.

E get werin you go believe?? But if na terrorists release pics of who them kidnap, u go Don rush circulate am...

Glory be to God.
The news go pain obirente guy.
They won't praise the army and govt for this . Even their hypocrite leader.
Owon oni soonu white substance

All will be well again and again

The more the unnecessary hardship,the more the insecurity.

They are doing this to convince people now that politics is at its peak

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OPHK intelligence elements subsequently launched an extensive target development process involving the integration of Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations conducted through unmanned aerial systems and long-range reconnaissance patrols.

Gotocourt:
How much una pay, jokers

8 soldiers were slaughter at the base of this same Mandara mountains

Sebi you are one of the terrorists that recieved the payment. Why are you asking when you already know the amount paid.

That is why most of us Yoruba Muslims do not support islamic terrorists and islamic bandits

Thewrath:
The more the unnecessary hardship,the more the insecurity.

44,000 people were kpaid in the US last year, not sure if Americans are suffering from hardship.

Criminals would bring up all sort of excuses to justify criminality.

Wow such a large number ...
They can make a village.

Since the USA army came, the Nigeria army have been doing well up north.

But the terrorist are moving south...
Something have to be done

Tinubu gave order for the release of the Borno kids and Oyo kids. Borno kids got released after two days, Adelabu sister and kids got freed, it's remaining Oyo kids .

The Federal government needs to probe the activities of Borno Youth Alliance 🤷🏿😕 .

STAGE!


360 people
How do they feed them

Something is fishing

I fear who no fear dis kwantry.

Nice one, but the person generating these reports should go and learn how to use AI properly, instead of relying on these overused report templates

The government has been sleeping since. Let them wake up and do their job.

CodeTemplar:
I refuse to believe that.

Who begged you to believe. May amadioha kpai anyone that try to make you believe it.

You will believe it if you hear 360 are just kidnapped. I repeat may ogun kpai anyone that will try to convince you to believe it.

The army, the dss, the police risking it all to face those demons are human like you, but all you know best to do is doing online Tiger business and extremely lousy...

We thank and appreciate God for this and kudos to the NA,we pray God will do it for those of Oyo abductees too very soon.

Kudos to our gallant officers..