ISWAP abducts health worker in Borno

The Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) has abducted a health worker, Bulama Geidam, who works with the General Hospital, Gubio, Borno State.

The insurgents were said to have attacked the town on Wednesday at about 2am and looted food items and fuel from a humanitarian truck.

Residents fled for safety during the attack, returning to their homes after the insurgents had withdrawn from the town.

According to sources, the health worker called for help when the ISWAP members invaded his house.

Confirming the abduction, Juliana Bitruce, the state commissioner for health, described the incident as “unfortunate and disturbing”.

She said the abducted health worker was among those who remained at their duty posts despite the challenges of insecurity in the area.

“The ministry will write to officially inform all the concerned security agencies, including the theater command, operation Hadin Kai,” she said.

The commissioner also prayed for the safe release of the health worker.

The North-East has continued to face the challenge of attacks by insurgents, resulting in deaths and displacement.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents recently attacked the Police Mobile Force (PMF) training college in Limankara, Gwoza, Borno State.