plateau attacks,16 people were killed in Borno

No fewer than 16 people were killed in overnight attacks by gunmen in Borno and Plateau states.

In Borno state, 12 people were killed when over 30 gunmen suspected to be members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram on Sunday invaded  Sandiya village of Danboa LGA of Borno state on Sunday.  The attack  was said to be in retaliation for information passed to security men about them.

In Plateau, four people   were reported killed on Saturday  evening when gunmen attacked the village of Kuka in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, while a seven year-old boy, identified as Isaiah Samuel from Nafan in Fan district of Barakin Ladi  was attacked by some unknown gunmen. He is presently said to be receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, Jos.

However in addition to the 12 people killed in the Borno attack, many people were injured while several houses were burnt down. The retreating gunmen, who were said to have come under heavy attacks from soldiers also invaded Arboko and Chinene villages behind the Gwoza hills. The attack is coming less than few  weeks after Gava 1 and 2 were similarly invaded.

Spokesman of  of the 7 Brigade of the Nigerian Army could not be contacted because of cut in communication.
However the Executive Director of Stefanos Foundation, Mr. Mark Lipdo, confirmed the killing.
In the Kukah, gunmen suspected to be pastoralists were said to have invaded the village Saturday evening, firing sporadically and setting houses ablaze.