Residents of Jakana community in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State were thrown into commotion when Boko Haram fighters launched an attacked on Tuesday.
It was learnt that the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. along the Maiduguri- Kano Road, with the insurgents arriving in the community with six gun trucks.
Speaking with Daily Trust, a Jakana resident, Babagana Adam said that the insurgents arrived at the village in six military utility vehicles mounted with anti-aircraft guns.
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“We thought the troops had returned because they have everything similar with soldiers until when they started shouting ‘Allah Alkar’, then everyone fled the town, they operated freely, they were breaking shops, looting and carting away foodstuffs.
“I don’t know how many people have lost their lives, but definitely, many might have died due to how they (the terrorists) were shooting.
“As I’m speaking with you, I’m on the tree and many children don’t know their parents’ whereabouts. We are helpless,” Adam said.
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