Boko Haram Attack On Travellers Leaves 30 Dead, Many Abducted
No fewer than 30 people were killed after suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed passengers in Auno, a town 20 kilometres from Maiduguri, Borno state capital.
It is learnt that the passengers who were on their way to Maiduguri were attacked around 10pm on Sunday.
They had stopped over at Auno as a result of the barricading of the road into the state capital, according to residents.
Dogo Shettima, an aide to Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, said the insurgents burnt about 18 vehicles during the attack.
They were also said to have abducted many persons, including women and children.
Shettima said Zulum visited the scene on Monday morning and reiterated the commitment of relevant authorities to ending the insurgency.
Auno Attack: Zulum visits scene, reiterates government's commitment to end Insurgency@GovBorno @ProfZulum accompanied by the Garrison Commander 7 Div Nigerian Army, has on Monday morning visited Auno, a town 24 km away from Maiduguri the capital of Borno state. @SpokesmanBornoG pic.twitter.com/XaJK5rQNhj
— Dogo M Shettima (@ShettimaDogo) February 10, 2020
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