Troops Rescue 74 NYSC Members Stranded Along Buratai–Kamuya Road in Borno
By Passman Akpos
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were stranded along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State.
The incident occurred at about 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday when the corps members’ vehicles broke down in a forested area notorious for Boko Haram activity, locally referred to as a terrorist crossing point.
According to a military statement, the troops detected unusual movement involving three buses through their Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance system and swiftly dispatched a heavily armed patrol team to the location.
Upon arrival, the troops found 74 corps members — 36 males and 38 females — stranded after their vehicles developed mechanical faults. Acting promptly, the soldiers secured the area and successfully evacuated all the corps members, thereby preventing a potential abduction attempt by insurgents known to operate in the area.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the corps members had earlier been escorted from Maiduguri to Damaturu by troops of the 7 Division Garrison. However, after reaching Damaturu, they reportedly proceeded to Hawul Local Government Area without notifying Sector 2 Headquarters or obtaining an armed escort from security agencies.
The rescued corps members are currently being sheltered at the Buratai Military Base, where arrangements are underway for their safe onward movement to their respective destinations.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens, assuring that it would continue to sustain robust security operations across the North East.
“The Nigerian Army remains steadfast in denying terrorists freedom of action and ensuring lasting peace in the region. We urge members of the public to continue to cooperate with troops who are tirelessly working to safeguard them,” the statement added.
