Suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Saturday invaded Kautikari village of the Chibok local government area in Borno State, setting primary and day secondary schools ablaze.
The village has recorded a series of deadly Boko Haram attacks in recent times.
Sources told Vanguard correspondent that the incident which erupted at about 7pm on Saturday forced residents to flee out of the community into the bush for safety.
Security personnel who hail from Kautikari but are based in Maiduguri confirmed the fresh attack to our correspondent, even as he said details of casualties are yet to be ascertained.
“Yes, I can confirm to you that our village (Kautikari) in the Chibok local government area is under Boko Haram attack.
“Our people are scampering for safety, even as two schools (primary and day secondary school) are under fire,” he said.
All efforts to get confirmation from the police public relations officer, ASP Keneth Daso, proved abortive at press time.
In another development, GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the captivity of bandits, describing the development as a tragic loss to the state and the nation.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu.
According to the statement, the retired senior military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while being held by his abductors.
The statement read, “The deceased retired general died a natural death from complications of diabetes and hypertension.” READ MORE
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