Reports emerging on social media indicate that twelve female farmers have been abducted by unknown gunmen in the Mussa district of Askira-Uba Local Government Area, Borno State.

The abduction was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer for Borno State, Nahum Daso, during an interview on Channels TV on Sunday, November 23, stressing that investigations into the kidnapping have begun.

According to Legit, the women were reportedly kidnapped on Saturday evening, November 22, while returning from their farms.

The latest abduction adds to the growing list of attacks and kidnappings that have occurred across the region.

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his determination to restore security nationwide, saying he will not relent until every Nigerian is safe.

In a statement posted on Sunday, November 23, via his official X handle, the President said:
“Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety, and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people.”

He also praised security agencies for recent rescue operations:
“Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been rescued.

“I am equally happy that 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic school in Niger State have been recovered,” he added.

Tinubu further disclosed that he cancelled his trip to the G20 Summit in South Africa to focus on coordinating security efforts at home, stating that he continues to receive “continuous updates from the frontline.”