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Boko Haram Retakes Damasak, Raze Police Hdqtrs
Schools, Homes Razed By Insurgents As LGA Chairman Speaks
Suspected members of Boko Haram on Tuesday evening invaded Damasak, the headquarters of Mobbar local government area of troubled Borno State, and wreaked havoc without confrontation, Vanguard has reported.
The armed insurgents razed the Divisional Police Command, schools, shops and residential houses as they hoisted their flags in strategic locations.
Damasak is a border community with the Niger Republic and is about 180 km from Maiduguri, the state capital.
The attack followed last Sunday’s initial foray when a group of insurgents invaded Damasak and killed three soldiers. Six innocent civilians participating in a naming ceremony were reportedly killed in an airstrike by the military to get back at the insurgents.
The insurgents also razed down most humanitarian hubs and facilities as they looted medical consumables at the General Hospital Damasak.
Confirming the latest Damasak attack and killings, the Chairman of Mobbar Local Government Area, Hon Mustapha Bunu Kolo told Vanguard that the latest attack was disturbing, as the remaining humanitarian hubs in the town were razed.
“Yes, there was another devastating Boko Haram attack in Damasak right now.
“Though I am not in Damasak, as I travelled out for official engagement, but based on the information at my disposal, the insurgents invaded the town since 5 pm and are still holding ground as at this time (10:40 pm, Tuesday April 13, 2021)”
“The insurgents have succeeded in razing down remaining humanitarian hubs, market, shops and an unspecified number of residential houses, as they detonated their Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) without confrontation.
“I was also informed that many people lost their lives in the attack, but I don’t have the actual number of casualties as the insurgents are still much around and wreaking havoc on innocent civilians”. Kolo stated.
All efforts to get a reaction from the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Okon proved abortive at press time.
Source: Vanguard
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