13-year-old Boko Haram escapee rescued in Borno, security forces launch search for others
By: Zagazola Makama
A 13-year-old boy abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists has been rescued by security operatives in Borno, while efforts are underway to locate other victims taken during the same attack.
The boy, identified as Hamadu, was discovered with a deep cut on his left leg in a farmland at Koshebe area of Mafa Local Government Area. He had reportedly escaped from captivity after falling off a motorcycle used by the terrorists to transport abductees from Nganzai LGA to an unknown location.
Zagazola learnt that following the report made by a good Samaritan, a patrol team led by the Officer-in-Charge of Kaleri Outpost, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, was immediately dispatched to the scene.
The victim was rescued, photographed as part of evidence documentation, and rushed to the State Specialist Hospital Maiduguri where he was admitted and is currently responding to treatment.
His statement has been recorded, while the Divisional Police Officer in Nganzai has contacted his family.
Meanwhile, a coordinated search-and-rescue operation is ongoing in the area, involving troops of Operation Hadin Kai, police tactical teams, CJTF, and hunters, to trace and rescue the remaining victims believed to have been abducted during the same incident.
