At least, two soldiers were killed and dozen travelers, including a newly-wed bride and her friends, were abducted in separate attacks launched by suspected insurgents along the Maiduguri/Damaturu.
According to sources, the insurgents ambushed commercial vehicles plying the highway yesterday afternoon and forced many passengers into the forests.Daily Trust Saturday learnt that the abductions took place between Mainok and Jakana axis in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, around 3:30 pm.The newly wed bride, Hauwa Hassan, who was abducted by Boko Haram along Maiduguri/Damaturu Highway has been released.
The bride and her friends were on their way to Damaturu after her wedding in Maiduguri, Borno state capital when the incident happened.
It was gathered that the insurgents dropped the victims off at a village near Damaturu, Yobe State capital, around midnight. It is not clear if any ransom was paid.
Babagana Kashim, a family member of the victim, who confirmed the development to DAILYTRUST, said that the bride and her friends are currently being treated at an undisclosed hospital in Damaturu.
"It is confirmed that they have been released. The insurgents dropped them off at a village close to Damaturu. As we speak, they are currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital in Damaturu. We are happy they finally back home.”Babagana said.
