BY USMAN MOHAMMED, NOVEMBER 23, 2025 | 10:35 PM
Police Borno has confirmed the abduction of 14 girls by suspected Boko Haram / ISWAP terrorists in Huyum community, Askira/Uba Local Government Area.
Speaking on the incident, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, police spokesman in the state, said the victims—young girls from Mussa District—were seized on Friday afternoon while working on a farm.
The report of the abduction was relayed by the District Head of Huyum.
A joint team of police operatives, the military, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and vigilante hunters was immediately deployed to the area to commence a search-and-rescue operation.
During the operation, one of the abducted girls managed to escape unharmed and was rescued by security personnel.
Police said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining thirteen victims.
The Commissioner of Police CP Naziru Abdulmajid, reassured residents that security agencies are working collaboratively to track the perpetrators and secure the release of the missing girls.
He urged communities, especially farmers, to remain vigilant and operate within areas covered by security patrols.
The police added that further updates will be provided as the operation progresses.
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