The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of five persons by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists in Doro Baga community, Kukawa Local Government Area of the state.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, reportedly took place at about 7:00 a.m. while the victims were purchasing fresh fish at a local market in the community.
A security analyst, Zagazola Makama, had earlier disclosed that those abducted were identified as Alhaji Sani Boyi, Bullama Dan Umaru, Baba Inusa, Abubakar Jan Boris, and Mallam Shaibu.
Confirming the development in a statement on Friday, the Police Command spokesperson, Nahum Daso, said troops of Sector 3 of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters, swiftly responded to the attack.
According to the statement, security operatives have launched search and rescue operations aimed at securing the safe release of the victims.
“Five civilians were abducted on Feb. 12, 2026, by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Doro Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State,” the statement read. “Sources disclosed that the victims, Alhaji Sani Boyi, Bullama Dan Umaru, Baba Inusa, Abubakar Jan Boris, and Mallam Shaibu, were taken while purchasing fresh fish at a local market around 7:00 a.m.”
The police assured residents that efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators and rescue the abducted individuals.
