Troops Rescue 12 Abducted Teenage Girls In Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East “Operation Hadin Kai” have rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Mussa District of Askira/Uba local government area of Borno State.

A statement by the Nigerian Army on its social media handles said the victims, aged between 15 and 20, were kidnapped on 23rd November while harvesting crops on their family farmlands and were freed on Saturday, 29th November, 2025.

The Army said the victims were freed following a swift and 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.

The statement added that the victims would be formally reunited with their families upon the completion of these processes, adding that their recovery had brought relief to the community, which had been gripped by fear 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 doggedness, swift response and acknowledged the crucial support of security stakeholders and local informants whose timely information enabled the successful rescue.

“Troops continue to pursue ISWAP remnants across southern Borno to prevent further attacks and safeguard civilians,” it added.