BOKO HARAM BURNS 100 HOUSES IN BORNO

At least four people were killed and more than 100 houses burnt down
on Saturday when members of the Boko Haram, attacked Arboko village
behind Gwoza hills in Borno State.
The gunmen were said to have launched the attack around 2:30 am on
Saturday and overran the villages before dawn. The village is said to
be inhabited by a tiny Christian minority.
Executive Director, Stefanos Foundation, Mr. Mark Lipdo, said in a
text message on Saturday that cries by the villagers for help did not
yield any fruit, until they were completely overrun by the gunmen.
He said, "Reports just coming in now around 2:30 am says Arboko
community of Gwoza, Borno state is presently under attack. Sources
said houses are now on fire. Villages behind Gwoza hills said their
plea for soldiers to protect them has not been heeded and these
majority Christian communities have continued to come under attack"
He added, "Latest report says four people were killed and over 100
houses burnt in the attack."
When our correspondent contacted the Director, Defence Information,
Brig. Gen Chris Olukolade, he said that he had not received a
situation report on the attack and would not be in a position to
confirm and deny it.
"I have not got any situation report on the attack you are talking
about and would not be in a position to confirm or deny," he said.

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