Crime
Boko Haram abducts 2 women in Borno
Borno Commissioner of Police Abdu Umar says Boko Haram insurgents abducted two women in Mairari village in Konduga Local Government Area.
Umar made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri, said the incident occurred on June 7.
”At about 7.30, one Ari Mustapha of Mairari village in Konduga, reported that some gun men suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents invaded his home and kidnapped his two daughters.
”He said they were aged 26 and 30.
”He also said that the insurgents stole two bulls and other belongings before fleeing away,” the commissioner said.
The commissioner of police said that on receiving the information, a crack-team was deployed on a a search and rescue around the environment but to no avail.
Umar said that the command would intensify the search until the victims are rescued and reunited with their families.
The commissioner urged the people to report any suspicious activities to the nearest security outfit around them.
-
Latest7 days agoHigh Court opens hearing on Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 presidential eligibility
-
Crime1 week agoServing police officers arrested with firearms amid escalating Cross River communal crisis
-
Latest4 days agoWike loyalists dominate As APC clears 33 aspirants for Rivers Assembly primaries, 65 disqualified
-
Latest6 days agoNigerian Senate reverses standing orders amendment over constitutional concerns
-
Business1 day agoAnger, debate trail proposed $1.25bn loan amid concerns over Nigeria’s debt surge
-
Featured1 day agoWike dismisses political speculation over meeting with APC Chairman Yilwatda
-
Business1 day agoNigeria’s 2026 debt servicing hits $11.6bn as Tinubu decries global financial inequity
-
Crime2 days agoBritish-Nigerian prisoner escapes after mistaken release from custody