Boko Haram Ambush Travelers, Many Feared Dead And Dozens Wounded

 

 

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed travelers on Borno highway which left several dead and many with gunshot wounds, a Civilian Joint Task Force, CTJF source told Daily Trust.

 

The travelers came under attack between Longomani and Musini near Ngala town at about 5:30pm on Thursday evening in Ngala local government area of Borno State.

 

The insurgent opened fire at passengers and burnt trucks vehicles conveying food items, The CJTF Source told a news correspondent via telephone.

 

He  said “Many passengers were shot dead and several fled into the bush along with soldiers”.