The United Nations, UN, has strongly condemned the abduction of internally displaced persons (IDPs), by Boko Haram, in Borno State.
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, condemned the attacks and sympathized with the families of the victims, while also urging the abductors to release them unharmed.
Reports say three Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Ngala tow, the headquarters of Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area at the border of Cameroon were attacked by Boko Haram insurgents and over 200 persons, including women and children were abducted.
Fall also urged the government to improve living standards at the camp to prevent future attacks.