Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted 12 women in the Mussa district of Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The victims were reportedly seized around 5pm on Saturday while returning from their farmlands.
Confirming the incident in a telephone interview on Sunday, the Borno State Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, said the command had begun investigating the attack.
“There was an abduction yesterday in Askira-Uba. Twelve females were abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists when they were coming back from the farm,” he said.
Daso urged residents to remain calm, assuring that security agencies are working to address the situation.
