Boko Haram hits Chibok, sets many houses on fire

February 18, 2020 9:25 PM

There is a report of tension in Korongilum, a community in Chibok local government area of Borno State as suspected Boko Haram insurgents are currently attacking the community.

Houses on fire by Boko Haram/Not actual image (Dailynigeria)

The insurgents came into the community around 6pm, shooting sporadically and setting many houses on fire on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

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“People were just returning to their houses from the farm when the insurgents came in,”

“They came in through Forfor, and our people are running for safety as we speak.” a resident who spoke with TheCable claims.

A military source according to report, said troops from the Nigerian Army’s 28 task force brigade and 117 battalion, both headquartered in Chibok, are already on their way to Korongilum.

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“In fact, the brigade and the battalion commanders are the ones leading soldiers to the attack,” the source said.

Details later...