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UPDATE 1-Four aid workers say Islamist militants abducted them in northeast Nigeria

Published 29/06/2020, 17:59
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MAIDUGURI, June 29 (Reuters) - Islamist militants have
abducted four aid workers and a private security worker in
northeast Nigeria, the hostages said in a video seen by Reuters
on Monday.
The hostages identified themselves and said they each worked
for different organisations. With just their heads and shoulders
showing against leafy plants outdoors, they named large aid
groups Action Against Hunger, the International Rescue Committee
(IRC) and REACH.
"I am appealing to the International Rescue Committee to
come and rescue me," said one of the hostages, who gave his name
as Luka Filibus.
The incident underscores the increasing risk for aid workers
in northeast Nigeria, where a decade-long conflict with Boko
Haram and Islamic State's regional ally has fuelled one of the
world's worst humanitarian crises.
The abduction is also a sign of how dangerous the region has
become since Nigeria's military withdrew into garrison towns
they call "super camps", leaving previously safe major roads,
much of the countryside and smaller towns unprotected.
Nigeria's army has this year touted major victories against
the insurgents, but recent attacks and the abductions undermine
the claims.
While the hostages did not name Islamic State or Boko Haram,
they referred to their captors as soldiers of the "khalifa".
Previously, captives have used the term to refer to Islamic
State West Africa Province, rather than Boko Haram.
The IRC and Action Against Hunger said in separate
statements they were working to secure the release of their
colleagues.
REACH did not immediately respond to an email seeking
comment.


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