Categories: News

Boko Haram Abducts 9 Women, Kills 11 Men, Burns Village To Ashes In Chibok, Borno

Not less than 11 men have been killed by Boko Haram insurgents during a fresh attack at Takulashe village of Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.

It was gathered that on Sunday morning the insurgents attacked mourners in Takulashi village, barely 15 kilometres to the local government headquarters in Chibok town.

The villagers said the insurgents opened fire on the mourners targeting and killing 11 men, after which they picked out and abducted 9 women that met their fancy.

The attack lasted for over three hours before military arrived to repel the terrorists, a resident of the village told newsmen on Monday evening.

“The insurgents were believed to have made an in-road into the village through the Sambisa Forest, and Local rescue team are still searching for victims that fled into nearby bushes and farmlands,” Ishaku Musa said.

Musa noted that Takulashe village, is prone to attacks, as the community is located on the fringes of the forest.

“The insurgents launched their attacks from forest on motorcycles that maneuvered the footpaths to the farming and herding community.

“Troops have been stationed in Chibok town since the abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls on April 14, 2014 by Boko Haram. But surrounding villages have continued to suffer from attacks, which happens unchallenged as the attackers always perpetrate their evils and leave before the arrival of security operatives,” he added.

The insurgents came with six gun trucks, three other vehicles and some heavy weapons. They also killed some vigilantes who first engaged them and had collected their Hilux vehicle,” another source said.

It was gathered that the head of the vigilante group in Takulashe village immediately called the army brigade.

From the information he gave, the army brigade called on the Air Force for air support as soldiers from the 117 battalion under the brigade were mobilized to advance to the area.

But the air force could not respond, a situation which led to the insurgent bringing the whole village to ashes.

When contacted, there was no response from Major General John Enenche, Media Coordinator in the Defence Headquarters on the attack on Chibok village.

This is coming one week after Boko Haram insurgents have killed six people including a pregnant woman and injured seven others in Damboa, Borno State.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Share

Recent Posts

“You’re Foolish And Useless” – Portable Slams Ijoba Lande For Thanking Baba Tee Who Slept With His Wife [Video]

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has fired back at content creator Ganiyu…

1 hour ago

House Of Reps Clash Over Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers [Video]

A tense atmosphere took over the House of Representatives as lawmakers clashed over the state…

2 hours ago

Dangote To Halt Fuel Supply To Nigeria As Naira-For-Crude Deal Hits Deadlock

Dangote Refinery is set to stop supplying petroleum products to the Nigerian market due to…

2 hours ago

Governor Fubara And Family Leave Rivers Government House Amid Emergency Rule

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt along with…

2 hours ago

Can the President Suspend a Governor in Nigeria?

The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed…

3 hours ago

ARISE TV Correspondent, Emeka Monye, to Receive Media Person of the Year Award

Seasoned journalist and ARISE TV Correspondent in Anambra, Mr. Emeka Monye, is set to be…

5 hours ago