Troops Rescue 12 Teenage Girls Abducted In Borno
The Nigerian Army has successfully rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Mussa District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno State, a week ago.
The victims, aged between 15 and 20, were kidnapped on 23 November while harvesting crops on their family farmlands.
They were freed on Saturday, 29 November, following a swift, intelligence-led operation by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the southern Borno axis.
The rescued girls have been evacuated to a secure military facility where they are receiving comprehensive medical care, psychological support and debriefing, after which they will be reunited with their families.
Their rescue has brought immense relief to the community, which had been gripped by fear following the abduction.
The rescued victims include 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 doggedness of the troops for their swift response and acknowledged the crucial support of other security stakeholders and local informants whose timely information enabled the successful rescue.
It assured that troops would continue to pursue ISWAP remnants across southern Borno to prevent further attacks and safeguard civilians.
The Nigerian Army called on communities to continue supporting ongoing operations by providing credible and timely information, emphasizing that collaborative efforts are essential to defeating terrorism and ensuring lasting security.
