Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued a farmer who was abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in New Abaram village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The incident occurred on Sunday, August 17, 2025 when three terrorists, disguised as hunters with dogs, infiltrated farmlands in the community and kidnapped the victim.
Sources said that the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, responded swiftly after farm escorts in the area alerted troops.
“On sighting our troops, the terrorists opened fire on the victim and fled the scene with gunshot wounds,” a source told security analyst Zagazola Makama.
The victim sustained gunshot injuries to the mouth and hand and was immediately evacuated to General Hospital, Bama, where he is receiving medical treatment.
The source added that the general security situation in the area remained calm.
