The invaders who are suspected to be Boko Haram members fleeing from the recaptured Sambisa forest in Borno State reportedly operated with sophisticated weapons, including AK47 rifles, locally made guns, machetes and daggers.
According to a report by Daily Sun, the invaders
have demanded for ransom, ranging from N2 million to N3 million for the
release of each member of the communities.
Mallam
Ummah Abubakar, who was among those kidnapped said he managed to escape
after the three armed men detailed to guard them, slept off due to
fatigue.
He could not ascertain the whereabout
of his two wives, Aisha and Maryamu and his ten children that were
kidnapped along with him.
Another victim, Maianguwan Kusherki Garba
Tanko, narrating his ordeal, said they stole over 200 cows from him and
lamented how the women were molested openly.While Police Public
Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, could not be reached for comment.
Nevertheless, the Chairman of Rafi Local Government Council, Alhaji
Gambo Tanko Kagara, who confirmed the incidence, said he had reported
the case to higher authorities.
The council boss
however stated that drastic measures must be taken to address the
incessant attacks on the communities by gunmen which he said have
claimed many lives.
Meanwhile, despite economic recession, President Muhammadu Buhari, his vice Professor Yemi Osinbajo and others in the Presidency will spend N2.9 billion on honorarium, allowances in 2017, details of the 2017 budget has revealed.
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