2 Hunters, Others Killed, Pastor Shot Dead While Trying to Escape as Boko Haram Storms Borno
- Boko Haram has attacked Tarfa Village in Biu LGA, killing a pastor, two hunters, and other civilians
- Report has it that six hunters engaged the terrorists but were overwhelmed by their superior firepower
- The pastor was tragically shot dead after rushing outside his home following the sound of gunshots
Boko Haram terrorists have killed a pastor, two hunters, and other civilians in Tarfa Village, Biu Local Government Area of Borno state.
Tarfa, a remote community bordering Hawul Local Government Area, was attacked on Wednesday afternoon.
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Vigilante chairman confirms deaths
Confirming the incident, the North East Chairman and Commander of Hunters/Vigilantes, Mallam Shawulu Yohanna, said the attack occurred around 4:00 pm.
“It is unfortunate that some terrorists invaded Tarfa village of Biu local government area last Wednesday,” Yohanna said.
He revealed that “two of my members were killed, including a pastor attached to the Church of the Brethren, also known as E.Y.N in Hausa, as well as two other civilians.”
Hunters overwhelmed by terrorists
Yohanna explained that six hunters under his command engaged the attackers but were overwhelmed by their superior firepower, Punch reported.
“The attackers invaded the community when most people had returned from their farmlands to harvest groundnuts, beans, and other crops. The deceased pastor, who had just returned from his farm around 4:00 pm, was scared by the sound of gunshots and rushed outside his home, where the terrorists shot him dead,” he added.
Efforts to reach the Borno State Police Command spokesman, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, for confirmation or comment were unsuccessful, as calls went unanswered and text messages were not replied to.
Army: How US intelligence support helps to weaken Boko Haram
Legit.ng also reported that Nigerian military said the United States intelligence support has helped the nation weaken Boko Haram terrorists. The United States has shared significant intelligence with the Nigerian militray that is helping the troops to neutralise more terrorists.
The Nigerian troops are leveraging the recent partnership with the United States to strengthen operations against terrorist groups.
The Nigerian troops are leveraging the recent partnership with the United States to strengthen operations against terrorist groups.
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar, stated this in Maiduguri, Borno state. Abubakar said the military is working with credible and invaluable intelligence to bring the battle favourable conclusion.
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He said they had received marching orders to carry out intensive kinetic operations.
“We get high-level intelligence, which has actually added impetus to the conduct of our operations. I am sure in the media space, you read that 40 terrorists have been taken out. This is because a lot of airstrikes and ground operations are going on in the hinterland, in the Sambisa Forest, and the entire Timbuktu Triangle.”
Nigerian troops foil Boko Haram ambush
Previously, Legit.ng reported that troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have foiled a Boko Haram ambush and killed several terrorists, including two senior commanders, during operations along the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains axis of Borno State.
The military said the successful operation dealt a major blow to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements operating in the region.
In a statement issued on Thursday evening, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, identified the killed commanders as Basulhu and Ubaida.
Source: Legit.ng
