Boko Harm Kills Six, Abducts 13 In Borno Village

Members of the Boko Haram sect yesterday attacked a village in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, killing six persons and abducting 13 others. A member of the youth vigilance group, Civilian JTF, who spoke anonymously to The Punch said on phone that the attackers rode on four motorcycles.

He said the incident occurred around 5a.m, adding that the insurgents entered some homes, killed six people, kidnapped 13 others and left many wounded.

He said: “The hoodlums were in Kuburubu village today (Saturday), riding four motorbikes, they were eight in number and armed with guns. They attacked the village at about 5 am when everyone was still sleeping. They killed six persons and abducted about 13 others which they led into the bush.” He said seven women, five teenage boys, and a teenage girl were abducted.