Suspected Boko Haram terrorists reportedly abducted some travelers along the Maiduguri-Kano highway. According to multiple sources, the insurgents abducted the passengers on Monday evening between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno along the Damaturu highway.
The insurgents reportedly blocked the highway before forcefully abducting some passengers, while other commuters had to return to Benishek and Auno, respectively.
Residents also narrated that commercial driver took refuge in their community during the attack by bandits between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari villages.
A source said, “There was an incident between Mannanari and Garin Kuturu where some Boko Haram fighters came out to block 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.”
Security officials have not responded to the reports.
