Troops rescue woman abducted by Boko Haram in 2021

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued a 20-year-old woman who was abducted by Boko Haram insurgents during the 2021 farming season after she escaped from a terrorist camp in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the woman, identified as Ummi Umar, was found by troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion, Ngoshe, during a routine patrol around the Amuda Bridge area on July 29.

The sources said the troops spotted her wandering alone and immediately took her into protective custody.

During preliminary debriefing, Ummi reportedly told the troops that she was abducted by Boko Haram fighters in 2021 and taken to the Suyaka terrorist camp in the Gava 1 area, where she remained in captivity for several years.

She explained that she seized an opportunity to escape after the insurgents abandoned the camp.

Following her rescue, the troops administered first aid before handing her over to the Ngoshe community leadership through the community head, Bulama Mallam Kunda, for further care and family reunification.

Military sources said the latest rescue has increased to 117 the number of abductees rescued through the Gwoza East Corridor since the March 3, 2026 terrorist attack, describing it as another milestone in ongoing military efforts to recover victims and weaken insurgent strongholds.

They added that while the security situation across the North-East remains relatively calm, troops have sustained offensive and intelligence-driven operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP enclaves to prevent renewed attacks and facilitate the rescue of more captives.