The Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists group have reportedly abducted 15 passengers in Borno state.
According to Daily Trust, a source said the passengers were abducted in Damboa Local Government Area of the state after the insurgents struck near Gumsuri village in Damboa.
The eyewitness said some staff of an International Non-Governmental Organisations are among the victims, and they were allegedly forcefully taken to Sambisa forest.
The victims are mostly young people who left Damboa town for Adamawa on Wednesday December 1. The insurgents reportedly mounted a checkpoint and were reportedly dressed in military camouflage.
“It is unfortunate that the insurgents continue their nefarious activities on the fringe of Sambisa forests, we have received reports that ISWAP kidnapped at least 15 persons (passengers) near Gumsuri village while allowing two others to go.
“They are desperate to recruit more people into their criminal activities. They deceived people because they dressed in military attire’s. It is sad and shocking,” the security source said.
