BY USMAN MOHAMMED, NOVEMBER 23, 20255 | 07:31 AM
Samaila Abdulaziz Satumari, the Yarima of Uba Emirates Council, has expressed deep concern over the recent abduction of 13 girls in Huyum and Mussa communities of Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The victims, between the ages of 15 and 20, were abducted while working on communal farmlands, a long-standing tradition in the area, where residents gather in groups to support one another during farming activities.
In a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, Mr Satumari described the abduction as a heartbreaking attack on innocent people who were contributing to their families’ livelihood and the community’s agricultural productivity.
He called on security agencies to intensify rescue operations and prioritise the safe return of the victims.
'Our mothers, sisters, and daughters should never have to face the horror of terrorism while working on their farms,' he said.
'We must act swiftly to ensure their safe rescue and protect other vulnerable communities from similar attacks,' he added.
Dr. Satumari urged both the state and federal governments to enhance security presence in rural areas, improve intelligence gathering, and strengthen collaboration with local vigilante groups, the Civilian Joint Task Force, and community leaders to prevent future incidents.
He also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security operatives, noting that community cooperation is vital in mitigating the growing threat.
The traditional leader sympathised with the families of the abducted girls and encouraged collective prayers for their safe return.
He warned that the incident poses a serious threat to local agriculture, emphasising that women comprise a significant portion of the farming workforce in Askira/Uba.
Any attack on them, he said, directly affects food security, family income, and the overall stability of rural communities.
The abduction occurred amid heightened security concerns across the region, following recent attacks and ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso spokesman of the Borno State Police Command also confirmed the attack to our reporter but said he will respond with more details.
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