The Borno State Police Command has intensified the search for 13 young girls abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the Askira Uba Local Government Area. One of the girls has been successfully rescued as security operatives ramp up their efforts to safely recover the remaining victims. The incident, which occurred on local farmlands, has sent shockwaves through the community, escalating anxiety over renewed terror attacks on rural populations.
Police officials confirmed that the abductions took place during a routine harvest, underscoring the persistent risk faced by female farmers in the region. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing with deployed tactical teams working in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilantes. Authorities urge locals to stay vigilant and report any suspicious movements to aid the rescue efforts.
The incident is part of a troubling rise in mass abductions and attacks by insurgent groups in North-East Nigeria, threatening food security and community stability. The safe return of the girls remains a top priority for security forces and local leaders.