US EditionNigeria: Scores Killed, Abducted As Boko Haram/ISWAP Invade Borno Community
Attack by suspected Boko Haram militants killed soldiers and civilians, destroyed military equipment, displaced thousands, and abducted over 100, officials said.
- Last Tuesday evening, Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters dislodged the 82 Division TF Battalion military base in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State.
- Shortly after iftar during Ramadan, the attack came as Muslim residents broke their fast, and Senator Ali Ndume said insurgents opposed resettlement and burned houses and businesses.
- Security sources said the assailants burnt armoured tanks and military vehicles, abducted about 100 women and children, and nine soldier bodies have been recovered, with the Chief Imam of Ngoshe reportedly killed.
- Mal. Aliyu Shehu appealed for urgent aid as Ndume said, `As I speak, I was informed that the General Officer Commanding 7Div, Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu and the Brigage Commander of Gwoza are right now in Ngoshe to ensure civil authority is restored back, as we have started liaising with Borno State Emergency Management Agency and the Chairman of Gwoza local government area to immediately provide relief items to the displaced persons in Pulka Community.`
- Calls to President Bola Tinubu asked for stronger military response, with Ndume urging sustained Operation DESERT SANITY V and better equipment, while JTF 'Operation HADIN KAI' neutralised many fleeing terrorists.
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