Why we have not rescued abducted University of Maiduguri lecturers – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has explained why the military was yet to rescue the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) lecturers, oil workers and women abducted by Boko Haram terrorists.

According to Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj.- Gen. John Enenche, the sect was using the captives as a shield.

Ten women, including female police personnel, were kidnapped on June 21 this year along Damboa Road in Borno State.
On the other hand, the varsity teachers, who were part of an oil exploration team in the state, were captured on July 25 this year.

But, Enenche assured the residents that all the kidnapped persons would soon be freed like some of the Chibok school girls.

He said: “So, that is why a lot of caution is being exercised even if you have a footage or real time evidence that these people are there. Once they are being used as human shield, then you need to be very careful on the rescue mission.
“I assure you that actions are on, intelligence is still being processed and strategies are being considered on how to ensure that the lovely citizens come out alive just like some of the Chibok girls.”