Boko Haram: 7 killed, several abducted in Borno

Boko Haram: 7 killed, several abducted in Borno

By: Our Reporter

Seven people were reportedly killed with several others sustaining gunshot injuries when suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists invaded Kilangar village in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno state in northeast Nigeria on Sunday.

The Insurgents were also said to have abducted many residents of the community. It was not confirmed whether they are ISWAP elements or Boko Haram fighters from the Sambisa forest.

Residents of Klangar a community in Askira Uba Council where the Deputy Speaker Borno State House of Assembly, Engr Abdullahi Askira hail from.conformed the attack

According to the residents, insurgents on Sunday afternoon attacked and completely razed down the residence of the District Head of Kilangar, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu Kilangar.

It was gathered that the insurgents stormed the community at about 2.00pm  and started shooting sporadically at their targets, setting ablaze residential houses, vehicles, and shops. They also looted foodstuffs and other items from the community.

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“We are currently under pandemonium as armed insurgents stormed our community, shooting sporadically at targets with setting ablaze residential houses, vehicles, shops and looting.

“Although I cannot tell you the number of casualties, over dozens were killed with destruction of properties with no confrontation from the security forces.” A community Source who escaped the onslaught by terrorists said.

Confirming the incident, the State Deputy Speaker, Abdullahi Askira, said, “about 7 people were killed with setting ablaze of the residential house of the District Head, as well as destruction of 7 vehicles.

“Likewise, the insurgents have abducted an unspecified number of residents, and carted away with two vehicles, after looting foodstuff and livestock in the community”. Said the Deputy Speaker.

Boko Haram: 7 killed, several abducted in Borno