BREAKING: ISWAP Terrorists Abduct Another Set Of Passengers On Highway
Information reaching Ibom Focus says that ISWAP Terrorists Abduct Another Set Of Passengers On Highway
The Islamic State in West Africa Province fighters have abducted an unspecified number of passengers along Damaturu/Maiduguri Highway in Borno State.
Security sources said the commuters were heading to Maiduguri in Borno State from Damaturu in Yobe when they were intercepted a few kilometres after Benishiek town.
Benishiek is the headquarters of Kaga Local Government Area in Borno.
“Yes, there was an attack on motorists this morning along Damaturu/Maiduguri Highway, these people abducted an unspecified number of passengers around Benishiek and Mainok axis. We don’t have more details than this,” the source said.
Chairman, North-East Network of Civil Organisation, Ahmed Shehu, also confirmed that he received reports of the abduction.
“Yet another abduction in Damaturu-Maiduguri route this morning. Why can’t we have a sustainable solution to this reoccurring misfortune?” Shehu queried.
It was gathered that the incident happened around 8:30am on Saturday.
Terrorists had recently abducted passengers in the state, which is the epicenter of insurgency.
Add Comment