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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted passengers along Maiduguri/Kano highway.
The insurgents struck between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, which is along Damaturu highway at about 5:50 pm on Monday.
They reportedly blocked the highway before forcefully taking away some passengers.
The incident left hundreds of travelers and commuters stranded on both ends of the ever-busy road.
They had to return to Benishek and Auno respectively.
Residents narrated how many commercial drivers took refuge in their community momentarily when the insurgents were operating between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari villages.