Terrorists abduct vice chairman, 2 councillors, several passengers in Borno

Suspected terrorists abducted the newly elected Vice Chairman of Biu Local Government Area, Alhaji Saidu, along with two councillors representing Zarawuyaku and Miringa wards.

Several unidentified passengers traveling in a separate Hisbah vehicle were also kidnapped.

The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday evening as the officials were traveling from Biu to Maiduguri.

Details of the Incident

According to credible sources, the abductions took place between Kamuya village and the Buni Yadi road, carried out by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.

The passengers were in a Hisbah vehicle traveling from Potiskum in Yobe State to Biu. One of the abducted councillors is noted as the immediate past Vice Chairman of Biu Local Government.

A senior politician, speaking anonymously, confirmed: “Yes, our newly elected Vice Chairman in the last Saturday local government polls, Alhaji Saidu, and two Councillors representing Zarawuyaku and Miringa Wards of Biu local government area in Borno state were abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists between Kamuya village and Buni Yadi road.

“They were abducted alongside some unidentified passengers travelling in a Hizbah vehicle en route from Potiskum town of Yobe state to Biu.

“One of the councillors abducted was the immediate past vice chairman of Biu local government.

“We are appealing to the government and our security agencies to intensify efforts in rescuing them and other captives safely.”

Notorious Road Remains a Security Concern

The approximately 120 km road stretching from Biu through Buratai and Kamuya to Buni Yadi and Damaturu “has remained a death trap,” with numerous reports of killings and abductions over the years.

Travelers on this route continue to face high risks from insurgent activities.