THREE University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) staff abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Magumeri, Borno State, and ten women kidnapped during separate ambushes have been freed. The three made up of two geologists and their driver were captured by one of the factions of Boko Haram last year. The Department of State Services, DSS on Saturday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the release, through negotiations, of three UNIMAID lecturers abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Magumeri, Borno State. ALSO READ: Troops kill 6 Boko Haram insurgents, arrest 2 in BornoMeanwhile the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Saturday facilitated the handover from Boko Haram to the Nigerian military of ten women including female police officers and three staff of the university of Maiduguri. “The ICRC was not involved in any negotiations that led to the handover of the 13 people.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 10, 2018 20:48 UTC