BOKO HARAM ATTACKS COMMUNITIES, LOOTED SHOPS FOR FOOD ITEMS

Penpushing further reports that, Umar added that the residents fled into the bush while some others ran to Maiduguri, pointing out that, “One person was killed by a stray bullet while trying to escape. On our way to Maiduguri, we saw troops and police heading to the villages”.

The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Bulama Biu, confirmed the attack, adding that troops had successfully repelled the attack, adding that the insurgents fled into the bush.

The Brigadier-General said, “troops have been deployed since 8:45 pm and they are still combing the area in order to apprehend the culprits,”.