Peace Oladapo 
Fear gripped the residents of Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday as some Boko Haram militants reportedly abducted commuters on the Maiduguri-Kano expressway.
New Telegraph gathered that the Boko Haram terrorists struck between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village in Auno, along the Damaturu highway, at around 5:50 p.m. and blocked the route before capturing several passengers.
Hundreds of travellers and commuters were stranded at both ends of the congested road as a result of the incident.
“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.
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“We are not sure of the number as we speak but certainly there was an abduction on Monday evening,” a source said.
Also, villagers said several commercial drivers temporarily took refuge in their community when the rebels were operating between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari villages.
“They came out with three wheelbarrows and I believe they were looking for foodstuff. 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,” the source added.
Another anonymous source stated that passengers were stranded for hours, “We were heading for Kano from Maiduguri when the driver got a hint 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.”
