Hamisu Kabir Matazu
Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have hit five communities in Borno and Yobe States.
The communities are Mafa, Dikwa, Marte and Ajiri in Borno, while Katarko was attacked in Yobe.
According to sources, the insurgents attacked a military checkpoint at Mafa.
Also, the insurgents were said to have overran the military barrack in the town and looted arms and ammunition.
“They looted arms and ammunition and the newly procured operation motorcycles that we use to carry out operations in remote bushes. The number of attackers was so massive that no one could imagine,” one of the security sources said.
However, it remained unclear whether there was a casualty on the side of the military, but a top security source confirmed the killing of many terrorists during the encounter.
“They came in large numbers and engaged our men intensely but many of them were neutralised,” he said.
A local source also said that no civilian life was lost, but the assailants looted foodstuff and other commodities and burnt down the transporting vehicles.
“It’s a coordinated attack after 11pm on Wednesday, they shoot sporadically at the checkpoint where commuters are waiting for the military gate to be open for the to proceed with their journey.
“The goods they looted were to be transported to Gambarou and other places. I’m not aware of any live being lost so far,” he said.
He said the terrorists came in large numbers, heavily armed with weapons, four gun trucks, and riding over 100 motorcycles.
Similar attacks were also recorded in other town, including Marte, Dikwa, Ajiri in Borno and Katarko in Yobe State.
