Reports say Boko Haram militants have taken over the
highway linking Maiduguri and Damaturu, capitals of
Borno and Yobe states respectively.
According to Premium Times, a police officer stationed in
one of the villages along the highway said travellers are
being asked to return as the terrorists have taken over the
road between Benisheik (a town 85km away from
Maiduguri) and Ngamdu (35km away from Damaturu).
The officer, who asked that his identity be protected for
security reasons, said the terrorists had attacked Ngamdu
village and killed at least 11 persons there.
“As I am talking to you now, soldiers are moving towards
Benisheik, while we are here asking motorists to return to
Maiduguri until the road is cleared,” he said.
According to a Ngamdu resident, Kyari Sanda, the villagers
had just finished an evening prayers when Boko Haram
gunmen invaded the village.
“They opened fire instantly. We lost 11 people and now
almost half our village was set ablaze. They took all of our
supplies,” the resident said.
Danlami Ajaokuta, from the civilian militia force, also
confirmed the attack, adding that it happened on Friday at
about 8:00 pm.
Few hours ago, a fresh blast suspected to be from a vehicle
loaded with explosives occurred in Maiduguri, the capital of
Borno state.
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highway linking Maiduguri and Damaturu, capitals of
Borno and Yobe states respectively.
According to Premium Times, a police officer stationed in
one of the villages along the highway said travellers are
being asked to return as the terrorists have taken over the
road between Benisheik (a town 85km away from
Maiduguri) and Ngamdu (35km away from Damaturu).
The officer, who asked that his identity be protected for
security reasons, said the terrorists had attacked Ngamdu
village and killed at least 11 persons there.
“As I am talking to you now, soldiers are moving towards
Benisheik, while we are here asking motorists to return to
Maiduguri until the road is cleared,” he said.
According to a Ngamdu resident, Kyari Sanda, the villagers
had just finished an evening prayers when Boko Haram
gunmen invaded the village.
“They opened fire instantly. We lost 11 people and now
almost half our village was set ablaze. They took all of our
supplies,” the resident said.
Danlami Ajaokuta, from the civilian militia force, also
confirmed the attack, adding that it happened on Friday at
about 8:00 pm.
Few hours ago, a fresh blast suspected to be from a vehicle
loaded with explosives occurred in Maiduguri, the capital of
Borno state.
.
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