Boko Haram kills 2 vigilantes, 10 firewood fetchers in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 2 vigilantes and ten firewood fetchers in Bokko Ghide community, Gwoza local government area of Borno State.
Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the incident, saying the vigilantes (civilian JTF) were ambushed and killed by the assailants along kirawa road under Pulka District.
He also said the 10 other victims were those who went into the bush in search of firewood.
“They went to a nearby bush in search of firewood on Saturday when the boys (insurgents) ambushed them and killed ten and left 2 with life threatening injuries.
“We buried the 10 and evacuated the injured victims to Maiduguri for medical attention.
“It’s very sad that two of my Civilian JTF members, who sacrificed their lives for my people, were also killed on Friday,” he said.
He prayed to God to reward their sacrifices and grant them Janatul Firdaus, and give their family and the community the fortitude to bear the loss.
The monarch also commended the state government and the military for their relentless effort in dealing with Boko Haram insurgency.
“They have been doing their best in managing the crisis for over a decade. We also want the military to deploy technological warfare like drones and other sophisticated weapons to end the crisis,” he said.
He noted that the rainy season is about to set in and the spike of attacks have already demoralized people in the area.
“People are now scared to visit their farmlands, and it’s time for land preparation ahead of the rain proper,” he said.
The attacks came barely 48 after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent the Minister of Defense, Badaru Abubakar, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and other top military commanders to assess the security situation in Borno State.
The Minister of Defence, had assured that the Federal Government would provide more military support to deal with the security challenges in Borno and the northeast.
“This powerful team from the defence sector is here, the Chief of Defence Staff himself, the two commanders, both outgoing and incoming, and representatives of all the service chiefs.
“We are here this afternoon, Your Excellency, to engage our team here and find out what their requirements are, so as to stop the new trend of insecurity we have been seeing in Borno State and the North-east.
“Ours is to find out what they need in terms of men and equipment. The President has given us the directive to make sure we provide everything required to stop this ugly tide.
“We know that Borno State has enjoyed relative peace for some time now due to your determination, and people have returned to their towns and villages to rebuild their lives,” he said.
“We are here to engage you and the state on what advice and guidance you might have for the Armed Forces.
“We believe your suggestions and ideas will help us further strengthen our strategies and tactics on how to end this insecurity,” the minister added.
