Boko Haram, the Islamist group responsible for the kidnapping of over 200 girls in Nigeria, have seized over 3 towns in northeast Nigeria, including Chibok, the town where the kidnapping occurred.
A priest whose daughter and niece were a part of the kidnapping told CNN:
Boko Haram has taken over Chibok and we have all fled. They are now in control of the town, having overpowered the soldiers and the vigilantes.
The extremist group has also invaded the towns of Hong and Gambi, about 60 miles away from Yola, the capital of the Adamawa state of Nigeria. According to a resident of Gambi:
Boko Haram are all over the town firing heavy guns as they patrol the streets. They have burned down the police station, the local government secretariat and the market after overpowering the police.
We are keeping Nigeria in our prayers at this time, and hope the kidnapped families are returned unharmed.
SOURCE: CNN | VIDEO CREDIT: NDN
