23 killed in Borno, Sokoto terror attacks

CDS Musa

No fewer than 23 people lost their lives in separate incidents across Borno and Sokoto states, following a series of terrorist and bandit attacks.

Tragedy struck in Sokoto State, where 10 people drowned in a boat mishap while fleeing from bandit attacks in Zalla Bango, a remote village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area.

Another six villagers were killed in Kwanar Kimba, also in Sabon Birni, Sokoto State.

The lawmaker representing Kwanar Kimba area of the State House of Assembly, Sa’idu Ibrahim, confirmed that six villagers were killed in the Tuesday attack.

According to him, the residents had attempted to resist the assailants, sparking a confrontation that left six people dead before the bandits eventually fled.

He added that he had visited the community to commiserate with the bereaved families.

Meanwhile, in Borno, Boko Haram terrorists stormed Banki community in Bama Local Government Area on Thursday night, killing five residents and injuring six others.

The Information Officer of Bama Local Government, Babagana Abatcha, confirmed the Borno attack, noting that the insurgents rode in on motorcycles.

“The terrorists attacked the community on Thursday night and killed five, injuring six,” Abatcha said.

He explained that the injured were receiving treatment in Cameroonian hospitals and noted that the Local Government Chairman, Modu Gujja, had visited the victims’ families with financial support.

“On behalf of the state Governor, Babagana Zulum, the local government chairman immediately visited the community and donated N500,000 each to families of those killed in the attack,” he added.

Residents, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the military was overwhelmed by the sudden assault.