Boko Haram attacks passengers in Yobe

By our reporters| Boko Haram insurgents on Friday attacked motorists near Lantaiwa, a community located 70 kilometers north from Damaturu the Yobe state capital and 30 kilometers to Dapchi where 110 schoolgirls were abducted in 2018.

The acting assistant director army public relations, sector 2 operation Lafiya Dole, Lieutenant Chinonso who confirmed the attack, said operatives of the army have been mobilized to the area.

He could not, however, confirm whether passengers have been abducted or not as details of the attack is still sketchy.

It will be recalled that the insurgents last Sunday destroyed two telecommunication masts in Babbangida the headquarters of Tarmuwa Local Government Council of the State in order to stop the locals from sharing information with the security personnel.

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