Many Feared Dead As Boko Haram Storm Fresh Attacks In Gubio community Borno State

 

At least 24 feared dead ater Boko Haram members members stormed Gubio community in Borno state on Saturday May 23rd, shooting sporadically and destroying houses and properties. Dozens of motorcycle-riding gunmen stormed Kamuya village in Borno state after sunrise as the residents  were on their way to the weekly market, opening fire on them. According to a resident, Adam Kakami, who spoke with AFP, the sect members, dressed in military fatique operated for 6 hours

“We stayed in the bush from where we could hear sounds of guns up to 3:00 am (0200 GMT) when the shooting stopped but we could see fire from all over the town. We decided not to return and moved towards Maiduguri because we were afraid they would return.” he said

Another resident, Babor Kachalla said

"Boko Haram invaded our town last night and killed many of our people and burnt more than half of the town. We all fled into the bush amid volleys of bullets and rockets. We lost many people in the attack because the gunmen overpowered the soldiers guarding the town,” he said

Another resident,  Bala Mshelia said

“They came on motorcycles and blocked all routes leading into the village and opened fire indiscriminately on people, most of them traders from neighbouring villages coming to the market,”

“They killed 24 people and took off into the bush. We are sure they are Boko Haram.”