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BOKO HARAM BURNS DOWN CHIBOK

khaleb

Apr 02, 2019

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have again attacked a community in Chibok local government area of Borno state.

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The attack comes three days after the insurgents burnt houses in Gatamwarwaward, Chibok.

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"They came in through Sambisa forest at about 7pm and they have been setting the village on fire,ÔÇØ a Chibok resident told TheCable.

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Kaumutiyahi is at least 13 kilometres away from Chibok.

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A military source told TheCable that the Nigeria's army 117 battalion stationed in Chibok were getting set to move into Kaumutiyahi.

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"There is actually a company of army about 6 kilometres from the village under attack, but they would need the support of the larger battalion,ÔÇØ the source said.

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In December, the insurgents attacked Makalama, a village in Gatamawarwa ward. Bwalakia villagers were also attacked three days after the Makalama attack, burning houses and leaving villagers stranded.

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"They looted and burnt everything we have. We don't have what to eat and we don't have where to sleep,ÔÇØ one of the victims had told TheCable.

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In November, Abubakar Elkanemi, shehu of Borno, had said the people of the state were still under Boko Haram siege.

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As of the time this report was filed, Sagir Musa, army spokesman, had not responded to to TheCable's message seeking information on the recent attack.

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