Troops dismiss ISWAP’s alleged abduction of commuters on Maiduguri-Damaturu Road

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dismissed the purported abduction of Maiduguri-bound commuters by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Mainok and Borgozo road in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

In a statement Deputy Director, Public Relations 7 Division Nigerian Army/Joint Task Force (North East), Col. Ado Isa said the alleged incident was false, misleading with the sole intention to smear the glaring good efforts and achievements of OPHK.

He further stated that members of the terrorists group emerged through the Dole/Bari villages on some vehicles with the intent to mount snap road blocks in order to cause havoc and apprehension in the hearts of villagers and commuters but troops on mobile patrol within the general area foiled the attempt without any delay.

Isa said there was no abduction of any commuter, adding that the report was imagination of mischief makers who were not happy that peace was gradually returning to the North East.

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He said the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI would continue to sustain the peace efforts by ensuring the Maiduguri – Damaturu Road was safe.

Isa added that the Main Supply Route (MSR) was not only fortified to frustrate the evil intentions of the terrorists but the Theatre would continue to ensure all locations were adequately manned by highly trained troops ready to defeat any criminal act against the peace-loving citizens.

He called on members of the public to disregard all forms of reports in the media regarding the recent abduction of commuters alleged to have occured along the MSR.

“We crave for understanding and cooperation of every well-meaning member of the public. We should all remain calm and verify issues with the military authority as unsuspected group of persons are planning to cause apprehension and anxiety especially as the yuletide season is already here,” Isa said.