150 killed while fleeing from terrorists in Yobe

About 150 people have died in Yobe State after an attack by Boko Haram insurgents, reports say.

The terrorists reportedly invaded the village on Thursday, August 13, 2015, and opened fire on residents.

“They opened fire instantly, which forced residents to flee. They shot a number of people. Unfortunately many residents who tried to flee plunged into the river which is full from the rain. Many drowned,” Modu Balumi, a resident of the village told AFP.

“By our latest toll we have 150 people either (shot dead) or drowned in the attack. The gunmen deliberately killed a fisherman who tried to save drowning residents of the village,” he added.

“Boko Haram gunmen attacked our village on Thursday which led to the deaths of around 150 people. Most of the victims died in the river while trying to escape. The gunmen opened fire on the village forcing people to run to safety,”Bukar Tijjani, another villager said confirming the attack.

“Most residents, particularly women and children, ran towards the river in confusion. They were pursued by the gunmen, who kept firing at them. In the frantic effort to escape they jumped into the river, which was full to the brim,” he added.

President Muhammadu Buhari has given Nigeria’s military three months to defeat the sect and end its activities.