June 4, 2026
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has rescued civilians abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops also arrested several Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their collaborators in sustained offensive operations across the theatre.
In addition, a deserter soldier, Private Umar Bema of the 50 Task Force Battalion, who absconded with his personal weapon, was apprehended in Maiduguri and is being investigated for alleged involvement in armed robbery.
