Two Soldiers, 4 Civilians Killed As Boko Haram Attacks UN Hub in Borno

 

Terrorists have launched an attack at a UN hub in Borno state killing at least six persons.

 

The attack was launched by Boko Haram terrorists loyal to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Damasak community of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.

 

Three women, a man and two soldiers lost their lives in the Saturday night, April 10 attack. Locals said the assailants destroyed the United Nations Hub housing all the workers of the international organisation.

 

Daily Trust reported that the hub was established in Damasak, located 188 from Maiduguri in the northern part of Borno to fast track support for victims of Boko Haram excesses. The town had survived several attacks in the last 11 years.

 

Insurgents stormed Damasak in the evening and engaged the troops from multiple locations, which led to the burning down of the UN hub and others infrastructures. It was further learnt that while some of the terrorists were engaging the troops at their camps, others were busy burning NGOs warehouses near the UN hub.

 

An eyewitness told the publication that the residence of the traditional ruler of Damasak, and the Norwegian Refugees Commission (NRC) facilities at Fulatari Ward were burnt. 

 

The local said; 

 

 

While military authorities said Nigerian troops repelled members of the terrorist group, Chairman of Mobbar LGA, Mustapha Bunu Kolo who confirmed the attack described it as "worrisome". 

 

Kolo said; 

 

 

Another eyewitness said the Boko Haram fighters attacked both the 5 Army Brigade and 145 Battalion simultaneously thereby throwing the whole town into confusion. The eyewitness said; 

 

 

UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon has also condemned the destruction of their humanitarian hub and other NGOs.

 

Kallon said in a statement;