VICTORY FOR OPERATION HADIN KAI: Army Rescues 12 Teenage Girls Abducted by Terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Army has successfully brought immense relief to the Mussa District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area in Borno State after a swift, intelligence-led operation secured the freedom of 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. 

The girls, aged between 15 and 20, were kidnapped on November 23 while harvesting crops on their family farmlands. They were safely freed on Saturday, November 29, by troops of Operation HADIN KAI operating in the southern Borno axis.

The successful rescue operation highlights the renewed focus on intelligence-led military action in the region.

The rescued victims have been evacuated to a secure military facility where they are receiving comprehensive care, including medical treatment, psychological support and debriefing

Upon completion of these processes, the girls will be formally reunited with their families, bringing immense relief to a community previously gripped by fear.

The 12 girls rescued 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 offered commendation for the doggedness of the troops and their swift response. Crucial support from security stakeholders and local informants was acknowledged as essential in enabling the successful rescue.

The Nigerian Army assures the public that troops are continuing to pursue ISWAP remnants across southern Borno to prevent further attacks and safeguard civilians.

The Army calls on communities to sustain their support by providing credible and timely information, emphasizing that collaborative efforts are essential to defeating terrorism and ensuring lasting security.