Boko Haram Strikes Again: 12 Killed, 1 Abducted in Borno Attacks

 

Suspected terrorists in military uniform attack Gatamarwa and Tsiha communities.

In a tragic incident, suspected Boko Haram terrorists, disguised in military uniform, attacked Gatamarwa and Tsiha communities in Borno State, killing 12 and abducting one.

Police Confirm Attack, Launch Investigation

Borno State Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso Kenneth, confirmed the attack, stating that 12 bodies were recovered, and two individuals were injured. The police commissioner has ordered a discreet investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists, donned in military attire, launched a deadly assault on Gatamarwa and Tsiha communities in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The attackers, armed with AK-47 rifles, motorcycles, and Hilux vans, shot at people in the communities, resulting in 12 fatalities and one abduction.

Borno State Police Public Relations Officer Nahum Daso Kenneth verified the incident, mentioning that 12 bodies were recovered, and two individuals sustained injuries during the attack. The police commissioner, along with other security heads, has initiated a discreet investigation to apprehend the assailants.

The terrorists reportedly targeted mourners returning from Gatamarwa, and later attacked Tsiha community near Shikarkir, killing three people and abducting a young lady. Houses were set ablaze after looting food supplies.

This grim event follows a similar occurrence in September 2023 when Boko Haram insurgents killed 10 farmers and abducted several others in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The insurgents' motive appeared to be the search for food and cash.