Boko Haram: Village chief Imam, four others killed by Boko Haram
September 18, 2017
The Chief Imam of Kurmiri village and four others has been killed by people believed to be members of Boko Haram in Borno state, according to new reports.
Kurmiri village is in Titiwa Ward, about 15 kilometres away from Magumeri LGA.
The area has witnessed a series of deadly attacks in recent past, including the ambush, killing and abduction of NNPC oil exploration workers, contracted staff of University of Maiduguri and 15 members of Civilian JTF in Bornoyesu village in July this year.
It was reported that the suspected Boko Haram members came into the village armed with AK47 rifles, knives and machetes;The victims were reported killed with knives as it was believed that their using of gun would have alerted many residents who could have engaged them.
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