Fresh accounts from parents in Mussa village, Askira-Uba LGA of Borno State, have revealed that at least 51 children were abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Friday.
A verified register from the ward councillor lists 40 missing children by name, age, and family background. Most victims are toddlers and lower primary pupils, with over 75% below age 7. The attackers arrived less than 30 minutes after military troops departed the community.
Full List of 40 Abducted children (from Councillor Peter Wabba)
1. Saleh Buba – Adams (4 years), Musa (6 years)
2. Ishaku Jidai – Grace (4 years), Rejoice (3 years)
3. Araiju Salihu – Mommy (1 year 7 months), Hezekiah (5 years), Haruna (3 years)
4. Ntsasimda Janisu – Hanatu (3 years), Emma (7 years), Japari (2 years)
5. Jidai Alamin – Wadzani (2 years)
6. Kaka James – Amos (2 years 4 months)
7. Yuguda Jilafuda – Musa (15 years)
8. Chaka Wadzani – Jagula (19 years)
9. Elijah Ngawmtu – Omega (20 years)
10. Bukar Buba – Alheri (6 years)
11. Chinda Buba – Saratu “Baby” (3 years)
12. Antikirya Chinampi – Ribecah (6 years)
13. Maina Janisu – Halita (2 years), Joy (6 years)
14. Yuguda Lalas – Apagu (4 years)
15. Adamu Garba – Ummy (17 years)
16. Dayam Alassan – Name withheld (10 years)
17. Usman – Name withheld (12 years)
18. Zamdai Wazamda – Name withheld (5 years)
19. Ollu Giwamalgwi – Name withheld (5 years)
20. Yusif Agwana – Name withheld (4 years), Name withheld (3 years)
21. Mallam Madu – Name withheld (9 years)
22. Ularam Wadzani – Name withheld (5 years), Name withheld (3 years)
23. Thlama Yohanna – Grace (3 years)
24. Laima Burda – Name pending
25. Hyarawa Burda – Name pending
26. Katsala Burda – Name pending
27. Bunu Huyim – Name pending
28. Ommo – Name pending
29. Additional verified entries – Names pending (2 children)
30. Fali – Luka (12 years)
Community verification puts actual figure at 51, with 11 more children still being documented.
Sources: Premium Times, Mussa Ward Councillor Peter Wabba
