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Magumeri: Scores killed as Boko Haram launch fresh attack on Borno town

Many people are believed to have lost their lives during the weekend when suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.

The terrorists arrived at Magumeri town at exactly 5:40pm in a large convoy, forcing the villagers to flee into bushes.

According to a sources: the attack lasted for about three hours, with the insurgents moving freely in Magumeri town till about 9:15pm.

“Both soldiers and civilian JTF members were overpowered as the attack went on hidden,” said the source. “The situation in Magumeri is worrisome; many were killed and an unverified number wounded.”

It was also gathered that troops of the Nigeria Army subsequently regrouped to face the terrorists after getting reinforcement from Gubio town.

Credit: Sahara Reporters

Ben Idah

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