Borno State, Nigeria – June 24, 2024: In a shocking incident, Justice Haruna Mshelia, a High Court Judge, along with his wife, driver, and orderly, was abducted by Boko Haram terrorists on the Biu to Maiduguri road.
The abduction occurred as Justice Mshelia’s vehicle approached a curve in the road between Burutai and Buni-Gari. Armed men emerged from the bushes, their weapons blazing, and barricaded the road, forcing the judge’s vehicle to a halt. In a desperate attempt to escape, the vehicle tried to maneuver away but was stopped by another group of insurgents.
Justice Mshelia, his wife, driver, and orderly were taken hostage and later transported into the notorious Sambisa Forest, a stronghold of the Boko Haram insurgents.
This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and raises concerns about the safety of judicial officials and their families. Further details are awaited as security forces mobilize to respond to this critical situation.