Advertisement
\

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have again attacked a community in Chibok local government area of Borno state, reports TheCable NG.

The latest attack comes three days after the insurgents burnt houses in Gatamwarwa ward of Chibok.

Newsheadline247 understands that the Boko Haram insurgents came in through Sambisa forest at about 7 pm and they have been setting the village on fire.

Kaumutiyahi is at least 13 kilometers away from Chibok.

Advertisement

According to TheCable a military source informed that Nigeria’s army 117 battalions stationed in Chibok were getting set to move into Kaumutiyahi.

“There is actually a company of army about 6 kilometers from the village under attack, but they would need the support of the larger battalion,” the source said.

In December, the insurgents attacked Makalama, a village in Gatamawarwa ward. Bwalakia villagers were also attacked three days after the Makalama attack, burning houses and leaving villagers stranded.

Read Also 8,916 Nigeria police senior officers get promotion

“They looted and burnt everything we have. We don’t have what to eat and we don’t have where to sleep,” one of the victims had told TheCable.

In November, Abubakar Elkanemi, Shehu of Borno, had said the people of the state were still under Boko Haram siege.

According to reports, the Army is yet to make any statement on the recent attack.

Advertisement