Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have burnt down houses, including the
family home of the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, in his
village in Borno State.
At least, two people were killed and eight injured during the attack on
Buratai village on Tuesday, sources told our correspondent in Abuja.
It was learnt that the terrorists killed two auto mechanics and torched some houses during the attack on the community.
“What really happened was that Boko Haram went there. They killed two motorcycle mechanics and torched some houses. It is not a massive attack.
It was an isolated opportunistic attack, but the Army is on top of the
situation. Troops are on the ground now,” a source stated.
Meanwhile, additional roads have been cleared of landmines by troops for
use by commuters in compliance with the directive by the CAS to troops in the 3 and 7 Divisions of the Nigerian Army.
The acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a
statement that the road linking Biu-Sabon Gari to Damboa in Borno State
has been cleared of landmines.
“The public are encouraged to use the road as adequate security measures have been put in place for their safety,” Usman said.
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