Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have released a bride they abducted along Maiduguri/Damaturu Highway, on Thursday.
The bride was kidnapped alongside her friends and some persons who were plying that route when the terrorists attacked.
It was gathered that the victims were released and dropped off at a village near Damaturu, Yobe State, around midnight on Saturday.
As at the time of filing this report, it was unclear if any ransom was paid for their freedom.
A family member of the victim, Babagana Kashim, told Daily Trust that the bride and her friends are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Damaturu.
Kashim said, “It is confirmed that they have been released. The insurgents dropped them off at a village close to Damaturu.
“As we speak, they are currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital in Damaturu. We are happy they finally back home.”
The wedding reportedly to place successfully in Maiduguri, Borno state, on February 25, but the victims were kidnapped on their way to Damturu.
