Boko Haram members invade Borno community, kill 4, injure scores

BORNO, Nigeria, September 4 (The Informant247) – No lesser than four persons, including the Chief Imam of Gima, has lost their lives, as Boko Haram terrorists stormed Ngulde Community of Askira -Uba local government area in Borno.

Report has it that several other persons have sustained various degrees of injury when armed Boko Haram terrorists launched the attack on Ngulde Community of Askira -Uba local government area in Borno.

Investigative report said the terrorists 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, Hawul or Askira- Uba communities remained inaccessible due to flooding and heavy waves.

The terrorists also took away livestock and food items without confrontation, having set on fire two vehicles, as Ngulde, is a remote agrarian community located in some parts of Sambisa Forest.

It was learnt that the terrorists who were over 20 in number, armed with two AK47, Two AA rifles and three locally fabricated double barrel guns with cutlasses stormed the community since last Friday and cause violence, but due to lack of telecommunications network in the affected area slowed report about the unfortunate attack.

A Councilor representating Ngulde ward, Hon. Bilyaminu Umar confirmed the invasion to newsmen via his Facebook page, Sunday morning.

He has sympathized with the victims, and called on the government to make provision for 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, 2and 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.

The member representing Askira -Uba, who is the Deputy Speaker Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Abdullahi Askira has sympathized with victims, and prayed for 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.

“They (attackers) did not stop at that, as they looted foodstuff, livestock, after setting ablaze two vehicles”. He said.

The Deputy Speaker while praying God to grant the deceased Aljannatul Firdaus, enjoined members of the family and the people of the community to take heart, as Government and the security agencies have been adequately informed with the hope of avoiding future occurrences of this unfortunate attack.