Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued six abducted persons, including two infants, during ongoing search-and-rescue operations in Borno State.
The military said the victims were rescued at Talakawa in Chibok Local Government Area following sustained air and ground operations supported by credible intelligence.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Military Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the rescued victims comprised four adults and two infants who were abducted in Mussa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area in May.

Goni said the latest operation marked “another significant breakthrough in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation to recover the abducted students of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa.”

He stated that, “following sustained air and ground exploitation supported by credible intelligence, troops successfully rescued six additional abducted persons comprising four adults and two infants at Talakawa in Chibok Local Government Area.”

According to the military, the rescued victims have been evacuated to a secure location where they are receiving comprehensive medical evaluation and appropriate care.

The statement added that immediate relief materials and other basic necessities had been provided to the victims to ease the effects of their captivity, while arrangements were underway for their safe reunification with their families.

The military also disclosed that troops recovered 50 rounds of PKT ammunition abandoned by fleeing insurgents during exploitation of the terrorists’ withdrawal route.

It said the recovery demonstrated, “the effectiveness of the sustained offensive and the disordered nature of the terrorists’ retreat under intense military pressure.”

The Theatre Command reiterated its commitment to continuing search-and-rescue operations until all remaining victims were safely recovered.

Nigerian troops have repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Saturday night.

According to the post, the attack occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Friday when the terrorists launched an assault on the military base from different directions.

Security sources quoted by Makama said troops of Combat Team 5 (CT 5) held their positions and engaged the attackers in a gun battle.

The troops were able to repel the attack, forcing the terrorists to retreat from the base.

The sources added that three civilians were hit by stray bullets during the attack.

“The injured victims were immediately evacuated to a hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment,” Makama wrote.

Following the attack, security has been strengthened around the area to prevent another assault.

“The situation has since been brought under control, while security has been reinforced in the area to prevent further attacks,” the security sources said, according to the post.

A violent clash has reportedly broken out in Gwomu community, Bikwin Ward of Karim Lamido local government council of Taraba State, involving suspected herders and local residents, leaving at least three people dead and several villages destroyed.
According to local reports, the incident escalated on Thursday, resulting in the burning of three villages and the displacement of numerous residents who fled to nearby communities including Bambuka, Dadiya, Loh, and Panya.

The affected settlements were identified as Bobbo, Weyam, and Bakau, all located in the Gwomu Bayan Dutse area of Karim Lamido council.

Residents alleged that there was no visible security presence in the area from the time the violence began through the following morning, raising concerns over response time and protection of vulnerable communities.

The clash has forced many families to abandon their homes, while properties were reportedly destroyed in the affected villages.

Condemning the mayherm via a atatement issued on Saturday, the member representing Karin-Lamido, Ardo-Kola, Lau Federal constituency, Audu Mohammed Lauya, described the incident as “deeply saddening” and expressed sympathy to families who lost loved ones, as well as those displaced or affected by the violence. He said no community should be subjected to such devastation and loss.

Lauya called on security agencies to urgently intervene to restore calm in the affected areas, apprehend those responsible, and ensure that justice is served. He also urged authorities to provide immediate humanitarian support to displaced families and other victims of the attacks.

The lawmaker further appealed for restraint among residents of Karim Lamido, warning against retaliatory actions and stressing the importance of peaceful coexistence. He noted that continued violence would only worsen hardship in the region, while dialogue and cooperation remain essential for lasting peace.

Reaffirming his commitment to his constituency, Lauya said he would work with the Taraba government, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other stakeholders to support efforts aimed at restoring stability across affected communities.