Boko Haram abducts 12 Borno women, razes community

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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted 12 women in Mussa district, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

The victims were reportedly seized around 5 p.m. on Saturday while returning from their farmlands.

In a separate attack on Sunday, suspected Boko Haram terrorists also launched an over two-hour assault in the Magumeri Local Government Area of the state, burning homes, vehicles, and shops.

Confirming the women farmers’ kidnapping on Sunday, Borno State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, said an investigation had been launched.

“There was an abduction yesterday in Askira-Uba. Twelve females were abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists while returning from the farm,” he stated.

He called for calm and assured that security efforts were ongoing.

“When the investigation is concluded, it will be made public.”

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