The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has commended soldiers from the 135 special forces battalion for the rescue of 86 kidnapped victims in Borno state.
Earlier on Monday, Sani Uba, the media information officer for Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), said soldiers from the 135 special forces battalion under sector 2 responded to reports of abductions along the Buratai–Kamuya road.
The troops reportedly encountered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists at Dutse Kura on Sunday and engaged them in combat before pursuing the insurgents to Mangari.
The foundation, in a statement signed by Ibrahim Danfulani, its chairman, commended Y.M. Abdullahi, the commanding officer of the battalion, for the “tactical brilliance in neutralising” the terrorists’ ambush.
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“The unit’s swift and coordinated response to the terrorist attack at Dutsen Kura, their decisive pursuit to Mangari, and their ability to overpower an enemy ambush underscore a high level of combat readiness and courage,” the statement reads.
“The heroic rescue of 86 kidnapped victims is a monumental humanitarian achievement that deserves the highest praise.
“The personal leadership of the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel YM Abdullahi, was pivotal. His gallantry in leading the Quick Reaction Force from the front, his tactical brilliance in neutralizing an ambush, and his relentless pursuit directly forced the terrorists to abandon their captives and assets. This is leadership of the finest order.
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“In a related operation, which intercepted a major logistics network and arrested 29 suppliers in Mangada, demonstrates excellent intelligence utilisation and a strategic blow to the terrorists’ capabilities.
“The synergy and commitment shown in these twin operations are a testament to the standards of training and esprit de corps in the Nigerian Army.
“The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation and its grand patron Amb Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai Rtd CFR convey their profound gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen W Shuaibu NAM, Lieutenant Colonel YM Abdullahi and his gallant troops. Their success is a classic model of effective counter-insurgency.
“The foundation is confident that such victories will continue under the CDS and the COAS strategic guidance.”
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