Troops rescue 11-year-old girl allegedly abducted for spying mission in Borno
Troops have rescued an 11-year-old girl allegedly taken from her community by two suspected terrorists for a spying mission in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The girl, identified as Aisha Mustafa, was rescued at about 1:41 a.m. on September 4, 2026, during a routine patrol around the Armuda general area. According to security […] Troops rescue 11-year-old girl allegedly abducted for…
On September 4, 2026, at around 1:41 a.m., soldiers in Borno State rescued an 11-year-old girl named Aisha Mustafa who was allegedly abducted by two suspected terrorists for a spying mission. The incident occurred in the Gwoza Local Government Area, specifically near Armuda general area.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama stated that Aisha was one of three individuals taken from the Mountain Village of Saha by the alleged terrorists. According to preliminary investigations, the suspects planned to use the victims to monitor troop activities around Ngoshe. However, Aisha managed to spot the soldiers and fled towards them, surrendering to their authority. The other two individuals reportedly managed to escape back to the village.
Aisha is currently receiving the necessary support as authorities work to reunite her with her family.
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