Not less than four persons were gruesomely killed, twenty four others abducted and over hundred buildings razed as the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists visited Chibok in another terror attack over the weekend.
The Chairman of the Chibok Local Government Area, Borno State, Umar Ibrahim confirmed the death of four people during ISWAP attacks on different communities in the council over the weekend.
He further confirmed the abduction of 24 others by the dreaded insurgents that have been on the neck and throat of Nigeria since 2009.
While addressing the state Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, during a visit to Chibok, the chairman said the terrorists had intensified attacks on communities in the area due to its proximity to the Sambisa Forest, where the jihadists hide.
This was contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Isa Gusau.
Ibrahim, according to the statement, said in addition to the 24 people abducted, three persons were killed by the terrorists.
He disclosed that 110 buildings, made up of 73 houses, 33 shops and four churches, were burnt alongside eight vehicles and three tricycles.
According to the punch report, the governor was said to have commiserated with the affected families and ordered an assessment of the destruction in the council.
We are here in Chibok to commiserate with you, immediate families of our sisters and brothers abducted, as well as four of our brothers killed by the Boko Haram terrorists in these unfortunate incidents. We share your pains and we pray this act will not happen again,” Zulum said in the statement.
After meeting the families, the governor interfaced with heads of security agencies and discussed gaps and ways to enhance security in the communities.
Major General Muhammadu Buhari led APC regime came to power on a promise note to tame insecurity but has since compounded with banditry and Fulani herdsmen terrorising in all parts of the country.
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