Four Nigerians who escaped captivity under Boko Haram and ISWAP have been handed over to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Gwoza, Borno State, after their rescue by Cameroon’s defence forces.
The group, one man and three women, were received at Kirawa in Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA).
They are among 181 people rescued by the Nigerian military between 25 and 28 May 2026, according to the Defence Headquarters.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Michael Onoja, said 148 of those rescued were women and children freed by troops of Operation Savannah Shield from a forest area in Zamfara State.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were kidnapped over three months ago from Galma Village in Wamba District of Mariga LGA of Niger State," he said.
After their release, they were taken to the local government headquarters in Bangi for handover to local authorities ahead of reunification with families.
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A further 31 people were rescued along the Bagega–Kawaye Road in Anka LGA, Zamfara State.
Onoja said they had been held for several weeks but escaped after Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter gunships struck targets west of Bagega Forest.
The military also reported that 16 suspected terrorists were killed and 10 arrested during the four-day period.
"These achievements are indicative of the professionalism, valour, and unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to restore peace and security," Onoja said.
In a separate operation, troops in Makurdi, Benue State, seized a Toyota vehicle suspected of being used to distribute illicit drugs.
A search of the vehicle on 23 May led to the recovery of 503 suspected drug parcels, 138 pieces of a substance believed to be methamphetamine, and an undisclosed amount of cash.
It was said that the seizure followed the arrest of a suspected drug dealer earlier that day.
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