Boko Haram attack claims up to 18 lives in Borno on Jan.19.
18 people were feared dead after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked a community along the Alau Dam-Alau Ngawo Fate in Jere Local Government Area of Borno on the night of January 19, 2014, Sunday.
A village head in the area, Malam Ibrahim Modu, confirmed this to newsmen during a telephone conversation.
He said that the attackers invaded the community at about 10 p.m. on Sunday, before carrying out their evil act.
He further revealed that the invaders divided themselves into groups with some attacking residents, while others setting the houses on fire.
“We lost 18 people at the end of the attack. We also lost about 100 houses, shops and grain stores to the attack,” the village head stated.
The spokesperson for the 7 Division of Nigerian Army, Col. Mohammad Dole, confirmed the attack.
Source: Legit.ng
