ISWAP Attack on Four Borno Villages Claims 25 Lives

The Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) has attacked 4 villages of Borno state, claiming the lives of at least 25 people.

The attack took place separately in the southern axis of the state within two days.

The ISWAP fighters invaded Sabon Gari, a remote village of Damboa local government area on Saturday, leading to the death of 11 people.

A security source revealed to Daily Trust that seven bodies were retrieved on Saturday while 4 others were found on Sunday.

“We (combined security forces) recovered a total of 11 dead bodies of farmers.

"They were all shot several times. They will be buried later in the day according to Islamic rite.

“As we speak now, Sabon Gari has been deserted. Two people wounded from the attacks are now in Damboa town.

"People have fled the village as a result of fear", the source said.

This is happening less than 24 hours after Mandaragirau and Ghuma villages of Biu LGA of the state were attacked.

A vigilante source added, “At least 13 persons were beheaded in Mandaragirau in Biu LGA on Saturday.

"They accused them of giving information to the soldiers. We are begging the government to help us. We are helpless now.

"The first time they came, some young men were abducted in our village. Up till today, nothing was heard of them.

“In Ghuma village, they abducted two girls and looted food items.

"They also razed down shops and took some livestock with them."