Emir of Gwoza laments as Boko Haram k!lled 10 firewood fetchers and two vigilantes in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have k!lled two vigilantes and ten firewood fetchers in Bokko Ghide community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the incident, saying the vigilantes (civilian JTF) were ambushed and k!lled by the assailants along kirawa road under Pulka District. 

He also said the 10 other victims were those who went into the bush in search of firewood.

“They went to a nearby bush in search of firewood on Saturday when the boys (insurgents) ambushed them and k!lled ten and left 2 with life threatening injuries,” the monarch said. 

“We buried the 10 and evacuated the injured victims to Maiduguri for medical attention.

“It’s very sad that two of my Civilian JTF members, who sacrificed their lives for my people, were also k!lled on Friday,” he said

He prayed to God to reward their sacrifices and grant them Janatul Firdaus, and give their family and the community the fortitude to bear the loss.

The monarch also commended the state government and the military for their relentless effort in dealing with Boko Haram insurgency.

“They have been doing their best in managing the crisis for over a decade. We also want the military to deploy technological warfare like drones and other sophisticated weapons to end the crisis,” he said

He noted that the rainy season is about to set in and the spike of attacks have already demoralized people in the area.

“People are now scared to visit their farmlands, and it’s time for land preparation ahead of the rain proper,” he added.