174 soldiers return home as army rotates troops in north-east operations

Nigerianeye | 18-06-2026 10:55pm |

A total of 329 military personnel were recently transported as part of a troop rotation exercise under Operation Hadin Kai, which aims to enhance the welfare of soldiers in the north-east. On June 16, a ValueJet aircraft facilitated the movement, with 155 soldiers being deployed to the theatre for operational duties while 174 personnel returned home after completing their assignments. The operation was reported to have been executed smoothly, without any logistical issues. Since the inception of the welfare flight initiative, military authorities have indicated that over 33,426 personnel have been moved to and from the operational area, underscoring the program's importance in supporting troop welfare and maintaining operational effectiveness against insurgent groups.

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