Armed Boko Haram terrorists suspected to be members of the ISWAP group who invaded Kautikari village of Chibok Local Government Area in Borno State have freed four girls hitherto abducted on Friday, 14th January 2022, relevant sources have said.
Recall that during that incident, about nine residents of Kautikari village were abducted before they released about two old women and some children. Unfortunately, the four young ladies were taken to the Dille village axis of nearby Askira Uba Local Government Area that shares a local border with Sambisa forest
During that attack, a church and some residential houses, including that of a renowned businessman (name withheld), were all set ablaze before snatching a cell phone belonging to his wife.
Kautikari is located East and about a 15km-drive from Chibok town, predominantly occupied by the Christian faithful.
A son-in-law (name withheld) of the businessman who resides with his family in Maiduguri confirmed the release of the four young girls.
“I can exclusively confirm to you that the four young girls who were in the captivity of insurgents have regained freedom today (Sunday).
“I was informed that they were taken to the Dille axis of the Askira Uba local government area of Borno State, which shares a border with Sambisa Forest.
“Presently, all the girls are cooing with the District Head of Kautikari, who resides in Chibok town.” He said.
