Recently, troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully rescued 75 civilians from Sambisa Forest in Borno State.
During the handover of the rescued individuals to the Borno State government in Maiduguri, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. W. Shaibu, revealed that the group included seven adult males, 34 women, and 34 children.
The civilians were saved during a clearance operation conducted by the 21 Special Armored Brigade and the 199 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV in Sambisa Forest, as explained by the Deputy Theater Commander, Brig. Gen. A.L. Akpodu.
The successful offensive operations conducted by the troops in Sambisa Forest led to the clearing of key terrorist enclaves and the rescue of the civilians. Additionally, several insurgent facilities were destroyed during the operation, significantly impacting the enemy’s capabilities.
After receiving medical and psychological support, the rescued civilians are now ready to be handed over to the Borno State government for further assistance.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, expressed gratitude to the troops for their bravery in combating insurgency and assured that the rescued individuals would be provided with necessary support and services at a rehabilitation center before being reintegrated into society.