Women, children flee to Maiduguri as Boko Haram attacks Borno community

Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Bale Shuwa community in Jere local government area (LGA) of Borno, forcing hundreds of residents to flee into Maiduguri, the state capital.

TheCable understands that sounds of gunshot rent the air on Saturday evening while the Muslim faithful were praying.

The insurgents were said to have attempted to infiltrate Maiduguri but their efforts were repelled by troops of the Nigerian army and members of the civilian joint task force (CJTF).

The security forces were engaged in a heavy gun battle with the insurgents late on Saturday.

The Boko Haram insurgents launched a similar surprise attack on Jiddari Polo in April, killing four persons, including a CJTF member and two female suicide bombers.

Editor’s note: This report has been modified to reflect that Bale Shuwa, not Jumdiri, was the affected community.