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Two sisters kidnapped by Boko Haram in Konduga: Police

“Ari Mustapha of Mairari village in Konduga reported that some gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents invaded his home and kidnapped his two daughters.”

• June 14, 2022

Police commissioner in Borno Abdu Umar says Boko Haram insurgents have abducted two women in Mairari village in Konduga local government area.

Mr Umar disclosed this in Maiduguri. According to him, the kidnap occurred on June 7.

”At about 7:30, one Ari Mustapha of Mairari village in Konduga, reported that some gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents invaded his home and kidnapped his two daughters,” stated Mr Umar.

He added, ”He said they were aged 26 and 30. He also said that the insurgents stole two bulls and other belongings before fleeing away.”

The police commissioner further disclosed that on receiving the information, a crack team was deployed on a search and rescue operation but was unsuccessful.

The officer also stated that the command would intensify the search until the victims are rescued and reunited with their families.

The police chief urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest security outfit around them.

(NAN)

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