Nine persons were killed and several others abducted after
suspected Boko Haram members attacked the vehicle they were travelling in along
Maiduguri-Damaturu highway in Auno town, Konduga local government area of Borno
state, at about 9.50pm on Sunday February 9th.
Suspected Boko Haram
members kill 9 travelers, allegedly abduct many others in Borno
According to reports,
the suspected sect members burnt 17 vehicles and goods worth millions of naira
after the attack. A resident, Ba’na Auno who escaped the attack, said the
victims were passengers who had stopped over in Auno due to closure of entrance
into Maiduguri town at 6pm.
Suspected Boko Haram
members kill 9 travelers, allegedly abduct many others in Borno
A resident of the
community, Modu Babagana, who confirmed
the report to DailyTrust, said several women were abducted by the insurgents,
while commercial vehicles including eight trucks loaded with goods were burnt
along with the consignments.
“They made away
with a Hummer bus, a Golf car and J5 bus loaded with women. They also looted
houses and shops before setting them ablaze,” Modu explained.
The Nigerian Army is
yet to comment on the recent attack.
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