Troops Rescue 10 Abducted NECO Candidates, Intensify Hunt for Remaining Students

Troops Rescue 10 Abducted NECO Candidates, Intensify Hunt for Remaining Students

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued ten National Examinations Council NECO candidates and teachers abducted during an ISWAP attack on Lassa Community in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

A statement by the acting Military Information Officer

Headquarters Joint Task Force North East

Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri Captain Mohamed Goni says

the attack, which occured around 9:00 a.m on Monday, 29 June 2026, targeted the Technical Secondary School students who were writing exams.

Details of the operation indicates that troops with support from the air platforms overhead providing guidance, made contact around DAGGU ,after a firefight, ten victims were rescued unharmed,while efforts ongoing to rescue the remaining victim, seven motorcycles were also recovered from the criminals significantly disrupting their escape.

A soldier and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force paid the supreme sacrifice during the intense exchange of fire with the terrorists.