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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack Kwang and Boftari villages

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack Kwang and Boftari villages

Suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists, scavenging for food, on Monday, September 26th at about 5.00, attacked Kwang village and Vigilantes from Dagu (which is about 4 kilometres from Kwang), responded and repelled the terrorists attack.

During the fire fight that ensued, one of the vigilantes sustained gun shot wound on his hand and was evacuated to General Hospital Uba while the terrorists fled with gun shot wounds.

Troops were eventually despatched to the area with clear orders to pursue and deal with the terrorists. They are still exploiting.

Similarly, same day, at about 4.35pm some suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists attacked Boftari which is about 15 kilometres from Chibok town. On receipt of the information, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE stationed in Forward Operation Base Chibok, mobilized to the area.

A statement from Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman said the troops encountered Boko Haram terrorists ambush site shortly before Kuburmbula village. They quickly cleared the ambush and proceeded to Boftari. Unfortunately, the terrorists had set some houses on fire and fled. The troops put out the fire and are currently on the hunt for the terrorists.

"It is imperative to state that contrary to rumours flying around some media reports, no life was lost. Additionally, there is no presence of the terrorists in any of the villages talk less of hoisting flags as alleged. The troops have continued to maintain high level of vigilance." the statement reads

Army repel Boko Haram attack in Borno villages, refutes claims insurgents hoisted their flag in the villages

Army repel Boko Haram attack in Borno villages, refutes claims insurgents hoisted their flag in the villages

According to a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col S.K Usman, suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists, scavenging for food, attacked Kwang village yesterday at about 5pm. Vigilantes from Dagu (which is about 4 kilometres from Kwang), responded and repelled the terrorists attack. During the fire fight that ensued, one of the vigilantes sustained gun shot wound on his hand and was evacuated to General Hospital Uba while the terrorists fled with gun shot wounds.

Troops were eventually despatched to the area with clear orders to pursue and deal with the terrorists. They are still exploiting. Similarly, same day, at about 4.35pm some suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists attacked Boftari which is about 15 kilometres from Chibok town.

On receipt of the information, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE stationed in Forward Operation Base Chibok, mobilized to the area. The troops encountered Boko Haram terrorists ambush site shortly before Kuburmbula village. They quickly cleared the ambush and proceeded to Boftari. Unfortunately, the terrorists had set some houses on fire and fled.

The troops put out the fire and are currently on the hunt for the terrorists. It is imperative to state that contrary to rumours flying around some media reports, no life was lost. Additionally, there is no presence of the terrorists in any of the villages talk less of hoisting flags as alleged. The troops have continued to maintain high level of vigilance.

Power outage As Fashola Mounts the Podium To talk

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According to this twitter user, there was power outage as Minister of Power, Babatunde Fashola, mounted the podium to speak at a function at Eko Hotel earlier today.

Boko Haram attacking village near Chibok

Armed gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram are currently attacking Kuburvwa Village‎ which is just 10 km from Chibok Town. According to Premium Times, an official of the Borno state vigilante Group, Abbas Gava, who confirmed the attack, said suspected sect members stormed the village at about 6.30 p.m, shooting sporadically into the air.

“As I am speaking to you now the gunmen are setting every house on fire after chasing the villagers away. From the information we have received from our operatives in Chibok and Kautikari, the number of casualty cannot be ascertained for now because the Boko Haram insurgents are still in the village”he said