Nigerian Military Rescues Abducted Students in Borno

On June 29, 2023, Mr. Paul Namask, the vice principal of a secondary school in Askira Uba Local Government Area, Borno State, reported a swift military rescue operation following an abduction by ISWAP terrorists.

During the attack, approximately 20 students and two teachers were taken. The Nigerian military, utilizing aircraft and ground forces, created confusion among the terrorists, allowing the captives to escape.

Namask described the terrifying moments endured by the victims as they were moved into the bush. The military's intervention led to the successful rescue of 10 individuals, who are currently receiving necessary care.

Captain Muham Goni of the Joint Task Force North East confirmed the operation's success and noted that the military inflicted casualties on the terrorists, recovering seven motorcycles believed to have been used during the attack. This incident underscores the persistent threat posed by terrorist groups to educational institutions in Nigeria's northeast.