The Nigerian Army on Saturday, 29 November, confirmed the rescue of 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Mussa District, Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State.

The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the army authorities.

According to the statement, the girls—aged 15 to 20—were seized on 23 November while harvesting crops on their family farmlands.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched what the military described as a “swift, intelligence-led operation” that led to their safe recovery.

“The resilience and rapid response of our troops made this rescue possible,” the statement noted, praising local informants whose tip-offs guided the mission.

The victims—identified as Fatima Shaibu, Fatima Umaru, Hauwa Abubakar, Saliha Muhammed, Sadiya Umaru, Amira Babel, Zara Adamu, Nana Shaibu, Zainab Musa, Zainab Muhammed, Jamila Saidu and Hauwa Hamidu—have been moved to a secure military facility for medical care, psychological support and debriefing.

Military authorities say the girls will be reunited with their families after clearance.

Troops are continuing operations across southern Borno to track ISWAP cells and prevent further attacks.

The Army urged communities to keep supplying credible information, stressing that “collaboration remains vital to defeating terrorism.”