The Nigerian Army, at the weekend, debunked a rumored abduction of travelers on the Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway on December 11.<\/p>\n
In a statement by Col. Ado Isa, Deputy Director Public Relations 7 Division\/Joint Task Force (Northeast) of Operation Hadin Kai, on Saturday, the Army said the rumor was unfounded.<\/p>\n
Reports had emerged at the weekend that some travelers were kidnapped by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on the Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe attention of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has been drawn to a series of unsubstantiated reports making the rounds on social media on December 11,\u201d the statement partly read.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome newspapers also published the purported abduction of Maiduguri-bound travelers by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Mainok and Borgozo in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe rumor is false and misleading and had the intention to smear the glaring good efforts and achievements of OPHK.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fact is that members of the terrorist group emerged through the Dole\/Bari villages in some vehicles with the intent to mount snap roadblocks to cause havoc and apprehension in the hearts of villagers and commuters,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to Col. Isa, troops on mobile patrol within the general area foiled the attempt without any delay, adding that there was no abduction of any commuter on Saturday.<\/p>\n
He added that it was the imagination of mischief makers who weren\u2019t happy that peace was gradually returning to the Northeast.<\/p>\n
Col. Isa reiterated the task force\u2019s commitment to ensure safety along the busy road and make it safer for travelers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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