200 Boko Haram Terrorists Killed By Locals In Kala-Balge LGA,
Borno14.05.2014, 16:48 Local
About 200 suspected Boko Haram terrorists lost their lives yesterday
in a failed attempt to ravage the town of Rann, headquarters of
Kala/Balge LGA of Borno State, as local residents retaliated.
The BBC and AFP information agencies, as well as Sahara Reporters have
confirmed the story first published by Nigeria's Daily Trust and
Naij.com.
In the early hours of May 13, from 300 to 400 insurgents disguised in
military outfits stormed Rann and nearby Kalabage village in two
armoured tanks, eight Hilux pick-up vehicles, and seven SUVs, also
painted in Nigerian army colors, according to eyewitnesses. They were
met by armed locals who had knowledge of the impending attack.
Residents say they have formed a vigilante group since the mlitary are
not doing enough to protect ordinary Nigerians. A trader from
Kalabalge said this is why most attacks by Boko Haram on their village
have been repelled.
As soon as they gathered the information of the impending attack,
local men positioned themselves in surrounding bushes and forests,
armed with bows and arrows, dane guns and pump action rifles.
Speaking to the AFP on condition of anonymity, a Borno official
disclosed that at least 10 insurgents have been detained, scores
killed and injured. A number of motorcycles were recovered from the
insurgents, as well as several Toyota Hilux vehicles and an armoured
personnel carrier.
An anonymous eyewitness, who spoke to the BBC Hausa Service, said the
area was "littered with bodies" after the fighting, adding he counted
50 bodies of the insurgents in one village, and 150 in another. Some
vigilantes are said to have also lost their lives and sustained
injuries in the fighting, but the numbers are yet to be ascertained.
Also, according to Sahara reporters,the state's Governor Kashim
Shettima is to visit Kalabalge later this week.
Kala-Balge LGA lies along the shores of the Lake Chad, sharing border
with Cameroon.
Despite the emergency rule imposed on the state a year ago, Borno
State has been a constant target for Boko Haram attacks.
Over 200 female students were kidnapped by the sect on April 14 from
Chibok town. Ngala LGA of the state has also been hit, as over 300
persons were killed on May 5; another 30 lost their lives on May 8,
when a bridge linking Nigeria to Cameroon was bombed by the sect.
( www.m.naij.com/news/66259.html )
Borno14.05.2014, 16:48 Local
About 200 suspected Boko Haram terrorists lost their lives yesterday
in a failed attempt to ravage the town of Rann, headquarters of
Kala/Balge LGA of Borno State, as local residents retaliated.
The BBC and AFP information agencies, as well as Sahara Reporters have
confirmed the story first published by Nigeria's Daily Trust and
Naij.com.
In the early hours of May 13, from 300 to 400 insurgents disguised in
military outfits stormed Rann and nearby Kalabage village in two
armoured tanks, eight Hilux pick-up vehicles, and seven SUVs, also
painted in Nigerian army colors, according to eyewitnesses. They were
met by armed locals who had knowledge of the impending attack.
Residents say they have formed a vigilante group since the mlitary are
not doing enough to protect ordinary Nigerians. A trader from
Kalabalge said this is why most attacks by Boko Haram on their village
have been repelled.
As soon as they gathered the information of the impending attack,
local men positioned themselves in surrounding bushes and forests,
armed with bows and arrows, dane guns and pump action rifles.
Speaking to the AFP on condition of anonymity, a Borno official
disclosed that at least 10 insurgents have been detained, scores
killed and injured. A number of motorcycles were recovered from the
insurgents, as well as several Toyota Hilux vehicles and an armoured
personnel carrier.
An anonymous eyewitness, who spoke to the BBC Hausa Service, said the
area was "littered with bodies" after the fighting, adding he counted
50 bodies of the insurgents in one village, and 150 in another. Some
vigilantes are said to have also lost their lives and sustained
injuries in the fighting, but the numbers are yet to be ascertained.
Also, according to Sahara reporters,the state's Governor Kashim
Shettima is to visit Kalabalge later this week.
Kala-Balge LGA lies along the shores of the Lake Chad, sharing border
with Cameroon.
Despite the emergency rule imposed on the state a year ago, Borno
State has been a constant target for Boko Haram attacks.
Over 200 female students were kidnapped by the sect on April 14 from
Chibok town. Ngala LGA of the state has also been hit, as over 300
persons were killed on May 5; another 30 lost their lives on May 8,
when a bridge linking Nigeria to Cameroon was bombed by the sect.
( www.m.naij.com/news/66259.html )
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