BBC Africa, Abuja

Suspected militants from the jihadist group, Boko Haram, have abducted more than 50 people in a remote area of Borno State in north-east Nigeria.

Residents near Bulakesa close to the border with Cameroon say most of the victims had already been displaced by conflict and they were seized whilst out collecting firewood.

The attack happened on Saturday but the news is only just emerging because of the remoteness of the area, where there is poor phone coverage.

The Nigerian authorities have not yet commented on the incident, which comes just days after dozens of soldiers are reported to have been killed when jihadists attacked an army base.