According to ThisDay Live, troops in Nigeria conducted 14,221 security operations over a six-month period, resulting in the elimination of 1,597 criminals and the rescue of 1,516 hostages. These operations involved coordinated land, air, and maritime missions targeting various threats including terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and arms traffickers.
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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully rescued six additional individuals who were abducted by terrorists in Borno State, marking a significant advancement in their ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, according to Tribune Online.
Tribune Online (NG)·July 5, 2026 at 10:04 AM
The Headquarters of Joint Task Force (North-east), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has reported the rescue of six additional students from Government Day Secondary School who were abducted. The troops have pledged to continue their efforts to rescue other students unharmed, according to ThisDay Live.
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Vanguard (NG)·July 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Leadership (NG)·July 5, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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