Troops rescue woman, child who lost their way in Adamawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued a woman and her daughter who became stranded after losing their way in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the woman, identified as Mrs. Aisha Hamidu, 22, and her daughter were found by troops of the 232 Battalion (Tactical) during a perimeter patrol along the Garaha–Dabna road at about 8:15 p.m. on July 31.
The sources said the patrol was conducted as part of follow-up activities after a military fire mission carried out on July 30 in the area.
Preliminary questioning revealed that Mrs. Hamidu had lost her way and had been wandering with her daughter before they were spotted by the troops.
According to the sources, local residents later identified the woman, after which she and her daughter were safely reunited with their family in Gombi.
Military authorities said the rescue highlights the continued commitment of Operation HADIN KAI troops to protecting civilians and providing humanitarian assistance alongside ongoing counter-insurgency operations across the North-East.
