At least three humanitarian workers and a Nigerian soldier were, on Tuesday, abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in the northern part of Borno State
The humanitarian workers were traveling from Maiduguri to Monguno, a town in the northern part of Borno, when they ran into an ambush by Boko Haram. confirmed the development but said they had no information about the identity of the two abductees, nor were they aware of the organisation they work for.
Mrs Kolo told journalists that her organisation has since “reported the matter to the police and other security agencies.” “They forcefully disarmed the soldier and took away three other aid workers, but spared the driver of the vehicle to go and inform the employers of the four abductees about the incident,” said an operative of Civilian-JTF who pleaded anonymity.
The Army spokesperson, Sagir Musa, also informed PREMIUM TIMES that he was “not aware” of the incident.Boko Haram: Buratai says he’ll remain on frontline until ‘final defeat’
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