No less than 15 persons as well as some staff of an International Non-governmental organization, has been allegedly kidnapped by suspected fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP).
A security source said that they were abducted in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The source said the kidnappers waylaid motorists near Gumsuri village in Damboa and forcefully took them into Sambisa forest.
It was learnt that the victims were mostly young people who had left Damboa town on Wednesday while heading for Adamawa.
The security source said the kidnappers, who mounted a checkpoint, were allegedly dressed in military camouflage.
According to the source, “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.”
This is happening after staff of the Borno State Ministry of Work, who were supervising the construction of about 45 kilometer Chibok-Damboa road, were kidnapped.
The kidnappers also took away three trucks used in conveying sand to construction sites.