Boko Haram attacks Borno village, burns silos, houses

Boko Haram terrorists have invaded Jibwiwi village in Hawul LGA of Borno State and burnt down eight houses and many grains silos.

Daily Trust gathered that the assailants, who rode on several motorcycles, stormed the village around 6pm on Monday.

A vigilante in the town told our correspondent that the terrorists set ablaze the silos containing hundreds of cereal bags without taking anything.

“They burnt eight houses and many silos; most of the stores contained dozens of bags of maize, guinea corn and groundnuts etc.

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“From there, they proceeded to Ngulde community in Askira Uba LGA, but we were able to subdue them with the help of hunters.

“The quick intervention of vigilantes saved the situation as the terrorists escaped after sighting lights of the hunters’ patrol vehicles,” he said.

The chairman, Northeast Hunters/Vigilante Group, Shawulu Yohanna, confirmed the attack, adding that his team was quick to respond and prevent the terrorists from attacking the next community.