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Tension as Boko Haram abducts many passengers along Maiduguri-Kano highway
There was palpable tension as suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly abducted many passengers along Maiduguri/Kano highway.
The insurgents struck between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, which is along Damaturu highway at about 5:50:pm on Monday.
Eyewitnesses who spoke with Daily Trust said the terrorists blocked the highway before forcefully taking away some passengers.
The incident left hundreds of travelers and commuters stranded on both ends of the ever-busy road.
“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,” an eyewitness said.
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