Nigeria: Terrorists kill 4 worshippers in Borno

By Our Reporter

Four people including the Chief Imam of Gima have reportedly been killed as several others sustained various degrees of injury when suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded Ngulde Community of Askira -Uba local government area in Borno state, northeast Nigeria.

The terrorists according to investigation were only confined in Tuga, a riverine community, but now deserted, and took the advantage of having access to Ngulde, as the roads linking Tuga Garambal, Garkida and some parts of Adamawa communities remained inaccessible due to flooding and heavy waves.

The terrorists also looted livestock and food items without confrontation, after setting ablaze two vehicles, as Ngulde, is a remote agrarian community situated in some parts of Sambisa Forest.

NEWSng learnt that the terrorists numbering over 20, armed with AK47 right fled as well as AA rifles and locally fabricated double barrel guns with cutlasses invaded the community since last Friday and wrecked havoc, but due to lack of telecommunications network in the area delayed information about the deadly attack.

A Councilor representating Ngulde ward, Hon. Bilyaminu Umar confirmed the incident on Sunday morning.

He however sympathized with the victims, even as he called on the government to provide emergency relief materials to the victims cushion their immediate hardship.

“I Hon Bilyaminu Umar, Councilor representing Ngulde ward in Askira Uba local government Council wish to sincerely extend by heartfelt condolences and Sympathy to my entire constituents over the recent heinous attack by Boko Haram insurgents which occur on 2nd September 2022

“Ngulde Ward is one of the strongest Community in Askira Uba local government that gave me the mandate in the last local government election to represent them, since then, I have been enjoying their solidarity and support, hence, I felt deeply shocked in sharing the grieves of this latest attack, when most of my people were busy tapping from this year’s farming season.

“The attacked which occured in the early ours of Friday, 2nd September, 2022, after fajir prayers claimed four (4) lives and left many with casualties, while properties and Business worth Millions of naira were also destroyed and carted away by the insurgents.

“Already, I have informed the Deputy speaker Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon, Engr Abdullahi Askira on the unfortunate attack, he promised to convey it to the Executive Governor professor Babagana Umara Zulum for necessary actions”. Umar stated.

Also the member representing Askira -Uba, who is the Deputy Speaker Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Abdullahi Askira sympathized with victims, and prayed Allah (God) to grant quick recovery to those who sustained gunshots in the attack.

“Yes, I recieved a distress calls yesterday that some terrorists invaded Ngulde Community and killed three persons instantly, while the other person died on the way to Garkida Hospital where the injured ones were rushed for treatment.

“From credible information I received revealed that the insurgents numbering about 20 invaded the community at about 6:30am and asked for the whereabouts or House of the Chairman of the Local Hunters/Vigilantes.

“Unfortunately, without proper satisfaction, they now went straight to some worshippers who had finished their Fajir prayers at the Mosque and opened fire, which led to the killing of three persons at the spot including the Chief Imam of Gima unit. Another victim who was among those who sustained various degree of injuries died on the way to Garkida general hospital.” He said.