An unspecified number of passengers have been kidnapped by fighters
of the Islamic State in West Africa Province(ISWAP) along Damaturu /
Maiduguri highway.
The passengers were heading to Maiduguri in Borno State from Damaturu
in Yobe, when they were intercepted a few kilometres after Benishiek
town. The incident occurred around 8:30am on Saturday, 11th of December.
A security source told Daily Trust;
“Yes, there was an attack on motorists this morning along
Damaturu/Maiduguri highway, these senseless people abducted an
unspecified number of passages around Benishiek and Mainok axis. We
don’t have more details than this.�
Chairman Northeast Network of Civil Organization, Amb Ahmed Shehu
also told the publication that he received reports of the abduction.
Shehu said;
“Yet another abduction in Damaturu -Maiduguri route this morning. Why
can’t we have a sustainable solution to this reoccurring misfortune?�
