13 killed As ISWAP attack 4 villages in Southern Borno

13 killed As ISWAP attack 4 villages in Southern Borno

By: James Bwala

At least 13 people were reportedly killed by fighters from the Islamic State for West African Province, ISWAP in less than 48 hours in Borno state, Northeast Nigeria.

ISWAP on Sunday reportedly attacked Sabongari village a few kilometres from Damboa town in Damboa local government area of Borno state in Northeast Nigeria.

“The attackers left seven people dead.” Local vigilantes confirmed.

This attack is coming barely 24 hours after an attack was reported in Mandaragirau and Ghuma villages in Biu local government area of Borno state. It was also less than 48 hours after the insurgents attacked Kautikari village in Chibok local government.

Locals in Mandaragirau village said this is the second time the insurgents are attacking their village in February. According to them, the first time they came and abducted some young men from the village, which till today nothing was heard of them.

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The attack in Mandaragirau village left three persons dead with scores injured, according to locals from the area.

“In Ghuma village they abducted two girls and looted food items.” One Umar Audu told ABC NEWS “They also razed down shops and took some livestock with them.”

The attack on Mandaragirau and Ghuma villages came barely 24 hours after the insurgents attacked Kautiokari in Chibok local government where they killed three people.

13 killed As ISWAP attack 4 villages in Southern Borno