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LequteMan
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Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno in a statement by Malam Isa Gusau, his Special Adviser on Communications, in Maiduguri on Wednesday, has ordered an investigation into alleged abduction of 60 women by suspected insurgents in Damboa Local Government Area of the state.
It stated that the governor was disturbed by reports on the alleged mass abduction.
``Gov. Shettima has read with serious concern, media reports about yet another abduction in part of Damboa Local Government Area of the state.
``He has since directed the chairman of the affected local government and other government officials from the affected areas to make very urgent but accurate enquiries from communities.
``He also directed them report to him as soon as they can, even as security agencies take appropriate actions.
`The governor views the reported abduction with all the seriousness it deserves.
``He is also worried that weighty developments such as information concerning the abduction of 60 persons require careful enquiry in order to obtain information that is comprehensive and beyond any reasonable doubt.
``The governor is worried that only recently, leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association were reported as refuting similar reports that some 30 Fulani women were kidnapped at a community in Chibok,’’ it stated
It stated that the governor was disturbed by reports on the alleged mass abduction.
``Gov. Shettima has read with serious concern, media reports about yet another abduction in part of Damboa Local Government Area of the state.
``He has since directed the chairman of the affected local government and other government officials from the affected areas to make very urgent but accurate enquiries from communities.
``He also directed them report to him as soon as they can, even as security agencies take appropriate actions.
`The governor views the reported abduction with all the seriousness it deserves.
``He is also worried that weighty developments such as information concerning the abduction of 60 persons require careful enquiry in order to obtain information that is comprehensive and beyond any reasonable doubt.
``The governor is worried that only recently, leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association were reported as refuting similar reports that some 30 Fulani women were kidnapped at a community in Chibok,’’ it stated
