Boko Haram Bombs 15 In Borno Market

Boko Haram Sect

The terrorist sect, Boko Haram, reportedly killed 15 persons, mostly traders in a local market in Daku village in the Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

The terrorists were said to have stormed the market in the early hours of Sunday, armed with AK47 rifles, Improvised Explosive Devices and petrol bombs.

They killed and set the structures in the market on fire. They were said to have set several shops, houses, vehicles and motorcycles ablaze.

The Askira/Uba council shares boundaries with Biu, Chibok, Gwoza and Hawul council areas, and is in the southern part of Borno State. It is about 190 kilometres to Maiduguri, the state capital.

Sources in the village said the terrorists came on motorcycles and in a Hilux Toyota vehicle at about 11am and opened fire on the traders, killing 15.

They were also said to have carted away food items and unspecified amount of money. They reportedly operated for about an hour before fleeing towards the Sambisa forest.

Attempts to get official confirmation from both the police and military sources were unsuccessful as their spokesmen could not be reached on the phone.