Kayode Idowu, MaiduguriThree passengers were reportedly slaughtered and seven others abducted by suspected members of Boko Haram who laid siege on Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. According to the security sources, who preferred anonymity, the incident happened between Jakana -Auno at about 11:15a.m. Our correspondent was told that the three persons were slaughtered and their corpses left beside the highway around Auno village. It was also learnt that seven passengers were forcefully taken away by the insurgents at the same spot where the three persons were killed. Just this week, the military and the Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara had a dispute over attempts by soldiers to evacuate residents from two villages on the highway, Jakana and Mainok.

Source: Punch January 10, 2020 16:52 UTC