Boko Haram kills 2, burn churches in Borno…
Members of the Boko
Haram sect last night around 10pm attacked the Pela Birni village of Hawul LGA
of Borno state, killing at least 2 people and burning down churches and houses.
Reports say the men came into the Christian dominated village with AK 47 rifles
and other powerful explosives which they used to shoot people indiscriminately
and also set homes and churches ablaze. Amongst the churches destroyed was the
Church of the Brethren.
Chairman of Hawul Local
Government Area, Dr. Andrew Usman Malgwi confirmed the incident and said he has
informed the higher authorities
"Yes there was an
attack in one of my village yesterday which led to wanton killings and
destruction of property. We have communicated to relevant security agencies on
the matter who have swung into action with a view to apprehend the
perpetrators, we have also mobilized our people to ascertain the damage and
assist the displaced Persons as an interim measure” he said.
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