Boko Haram kills one, burn several homes in Borno community

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched another attack on Kirawa, a border town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday, killing one civilian and abducting another.

The insurgents also burnt several homes, including the palace of the District Head, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abubakar. Some shops were also set ablaze.

Local vigilantes, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and hunters repealed the assault, killing one of the insurgents and preventing further destruction. However, many displaced people fled into nearby Cameroonian communities for safety.

There has been repeated attacks in Kirawa by insurgents recently. On Friday last week, insurgents ambushed travelers along the Kirawa–Pulka road, killing a CJTF member and burning six vehicles.

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, confirmed the incident, describing the renewed wave of attacks as disturbing, especially after many displaced families had only recently returned home with support from the Zulum administration.

He called on the military to strengthen their presence in vulnerable areas like Kirawa, Ngoshe, Agapalwa, and Chikide.