Boko Haram Abducts Passengers In Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday abducted unspecified numbers of passengers on the Maiduguri/Damaturu/ Kano highway.

Sources said the terrorists came out between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno on Damaturu Highway at about 5:50 pm Monday, blocking the road and forcefully taking away some passengers.

According to a security source, the incident left travellers stranded, and many commuters had to return to Benishek and Auno, respectively.

“There was an incident between Mannanari and Garin Kuturu where some Boko Haram fighters came out and blocked the upcoming vehicles, and some passengers were abducted.

“We are not sure of the number as we speak, but certainly, there was an abduction on Monday evening on the said highway,” said the security source.

When this report was filed, neither the police nor the military had issued a statement regarding the abduction.