Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted an unspecified number of passengers along the Maiduguri-Kano highway in northeastern Nigeria. The incident occurred between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, along the Damaturu highway, at approximately 5:50 pm on Monday.
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According to eyewitness accounts, the insurgents blocked the highway before forcefully taking away several passengers from their vehicles. The abduction left hundreds of travelers and commuters stranded on both ends of the busy road, with many forced to return to the nearby towns of Benishek and Auno for safety.
A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, described the scene: “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 also reported that several commercial drivers sought refuge in their community while the insurgents were operating between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari villages. “They came out with three wheelbarrows, and I believe they were looking for food stuff. 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 resident stated.
A passenger, who requested anonymity, shared their experience: “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.”
The Maiduguri-Kano highway has been a target for Boko Haram insurgents in recent years, with several incidents of abductions and attacks on travelers.
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