Boko Haram strikes again in Borno

It was reported that about 6:30pm on Wednesday, Boko Haram terrorrists launched a late evening attack on Kayamla, a village about 10km away from Maiduguri town. Distant sounds of gunshots were reported as residents of the troubled city living around the southern flank of the town defied the 7pm curfew to flee for their lives.

An officer who spoke on anonymity as he had no permission to speak with journalists confirmed the attack. He said "The attack is going on in Kayamla village right at the outskirts of Maiduguri.”

Fleeing men, women and children were seen crying for help as those with asthma or arthritis were collapsing on the way as their relatives cried for help.

The attack came exactly a year after Boko Haram insurgents attacked Giwa barracks, and freed some of their members.

According to the spokesman of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Col Tukur Gusau, troops had moved in to bring the situation under control. In his words, “Please be calm as we are right on top of the situation.” he told journalists.

SOURCE: PREMIUM TIMES