ISWAP Abducts Another 15 Persons In Borno

• The insurgents, who mounted a checkpoint, were reportedly dressed in military camouflage.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 15 people have been allegedly abducted by suspected fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP).

Daily Trust quoted a source as saying that they were abducted in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The source said the insurgents struck near Gumsuri village in Damboa where they waylaid motorists and forcefully took them into Sambisa forest.

It was also gathered that some staff of International Non-Governmental Organisations are among the victims.

Read also: ISWAP Kidnaps Borno Govt Officials

The victims, said to be mostly young people, had reportedly left Damboa town while heading for Adamawa, on Wednesday.

The insurgents, who mounted a checkpoint, were reportedly dressed in military camouflage.

“It is unfortunate that the insurgents continue their nefarious activities on the fringe of Sambisa forests, we have received reports that ISWAP kidnapped at least 15 persons (passengers) near Gumsuri village while allowing two others to go.

“They are desperate to recruit more people into their criminal activities. They deceived people because they dressed in military attire’s. It is sad and shocking.” a security source said.

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