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Residents flee as Boko Haram attacks Borno town

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Monday attacked the ancient town of Dikwa, headquarter of Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State, sources said. The insurgents…

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Monday attacked the ancient town of Dikwa, headquarter of Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State, sources said.

The insurgents were said to have invaded Dikwa at about 6:30 pm, shooting in all directions.

Some aid workers said many civilians fled their homes when the attack lasted.

“We have been hearing heavy sounds for more than two hours now, it all started at about 6:30 pm, we are trapped as I speak to you.

“Dikwa is under attack by Boko Haram. Please, pray us and the troops,” one of the aid workers said.

A resident of Dikwa, Abdul Mohid, said that the military, backed by air support, battled the insurgents.

A security source confirmed the incident, but said that the troops repelled the attack.

 

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