- Travelers and commuters were stranded on both ends of the busy roads
An unspecified number of passengers were reportedly abducted by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists along the Maiduguri/Kano highway.
According to reports, the gunmen blocked the highway and forcibly took away some passengers, leaving travelers and commuters stranded on both ends of the busy road.
The attack occurred between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, along the Damaturu highway, at about 5:50 PM on Monday, sources told Daily Trust.
The 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.”
Residents narrated how many commercial drivers took refuge in their community momentarily when the insurgents were operating between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari villages.
“They came out with three wheelbarrows and I believe they were looking for foodstuff. We don’t know how many people were abducted but some commercial drivers came back and later returned to Maiduguri before reinforcement of military arrived.”
A passenger, who craved anonymity, said he alongside others was stranded for hours.
“We were heading for Kano from Maiduguri when the driver got hinted about the attack and took a detour.
“We have been waiting for the military to clear the road but we don’t know when. We are stranded here,” he said.