BREAKING: 20 "Repentant" Boko Haram Terrorists Die in Borno, Cause of Death Revealed
- The cholera outbreak is wreaking havoc in Borno state, claiming the lives of at least 25 persons so far
- Anonymous sources say the victims of the outbreak include 20 surrendered Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri
- Health workers are battling to control the fatalities as they get support from NGOs and the World Health Organisation
Maiduguri, Borno state - No fewer than 25 persons including 20 surrendered Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly died due to a cholera outbreak in the Hajj camp where about 12,000 surrenders are currently kept in Maiduguri.
It was learnt that at least seven persons died on Tuesday, September 20, Daily Trust reported, adding that 14 other causalities were recorded in the Hajj camp on Wednesday, September 21.
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The newspaper cited a source as saying that health workers with the support of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and the World Health Organisation are battling to control the fatalities.
“At least 20 Boko Haram surrenders have died as a result of cholera outbreak in Hajj and four others died in Bama camp.
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"Also, three reportedly died in the Muna Garage IDP camp. Nearly 1,000 cases have been reported so far, and hundreds are currently receiving treatments in various health centres,” the source was quoted as saying.
Ministry of health staff confirms incident
It was also gathered that a top staff in the Ministry of Health staff who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed the incidents.
The source, however, claimed that only 11 repentant Boko Haram insurgents and three others in the Muna Garage IDP camp were killed by cholera, not 20 people.
The source said the ministry and its partners are on top of the situation.
Commander, fighters killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram clash in Borno
In another report, a fierce battle recently broke out between the late Abubakar Shekau Boko Haram faction and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) that led to the killing of a commander simply identified as “Kundu” and dozens of fighters.
The fight happened between Dikwa and Bama local government areas on Thursday, September 15.
A security source said that Kundu and his team were on a robbery mission when the ISWAP intercepted them on six motorcycles, each conveying three fighters.
Source: Legit.ng
