Security forces stop abduction attempt at Borno school
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI and the Nigeria Police Mobile Force stopped an attempted mass abduction at the Federal Government Girls College, Monguno, Borno State. The attackers, suspected to be Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists, tried to abduct students but were repelled by security personnel. All 46 students were rescued and taken for medical assessment, and none were abducted. Sadly, some students lost their lives during the incident.
What we know
- Operation HADIN KAI and police forces foiled an abduction attempt at the Federal Government Girls College, Monguno.
- The terrorists reportedly had help from suspected collaborators to access the facility.
- Security personnel engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee without abducting any students.
- All 46 students were rescued and confirmed medically stable, but some students were fatally struck during the firefight.
- The military is working to identify collaborators and continues efforts to protect public institutions in the North-East.
