How Army Troops Rescued 12 Abducted Teenage Girls in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Mussa District, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims, aged between 15 and 20, were seized on 23 November while harvesting crops on their family farmlands.
The rescue operation, carried out on Saturday, 29 November, was described by military authorities as a swift and intelligence-driven mission executed by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the southern Borno axis.
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According to the Army, the girls were immediately evacuated to a secure military facility where they are receiving medical care, psychological support and debriefing. They are expected to be formally reunited with their families once the ongoing procedures are concluded. Their safe recovery has brought significant relief to the Mussa community, which had been thrown into distress following the abduction.
The rescued victims are: Fatima Shaibu (17), Fatima Umaru (15), Hauwa Abubakar (18), Saliha Muhammed (15), Sadiya Umaru (17), Amira Babel (15), Zara Adamu (17), Nana Shaibu (15), Zainab Musa (18), Zainab Muhammed (17), Jamila Saidu (15) and Hauwa Hamidu (17).
The military high command commended the troops for their professionalism and rapid response. It also acknowledged the critical role played by local informants and security stakeholders whose timely intelligence facilitated the success of the operation.
Meanwhile, troops have intensified pursuit of ISWAP remnants across southern Borno in a bid to prevent further attacks and enhance the protection of civilian communities.
The Nigerian Army urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information that could support ongoing counterterrorism efforts, stressing that sustained collaboration is vital to restoring lasting peace and security in the region.
