Troops of Operation Hadin Kai rescue 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Mussa District, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The girls, aged 15 to 20, were taken on November 23, 2025, while harvesting crops near the Sambisa Forest.
According to Mediaplusng.com, local and military sources confirm that all 12 girls are rescued safely without injuries. The successful mission follows a swift, intelligence-led operation supported by critical information from community informants.
Mediaplusng.com reports that troops acted with speed and resilience, using accurate intelligence to track the abductors and secure the hostages. The statement also praises local residents whose tip-offs guided the operation from start to finish.
Families of the rescued girls express deep gratitude in telephone interviews. They commend the Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, and all Operation Hadin Kai troops in the Northeast for their quick and decisive response that ensured the girls returned home within one week of their abduction.
