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60 people reportedly killed from a fresh attack by Boko Haram |
2019-02-02 |
[PULSE.NG] At least 60 people have been killed following a recent attack by Boko Haram![]() in the mildly populated town of Rann located in Borno State, Nigeria. The Nigerian army reportedly abandoned their duties on Monday, January 28, 2019, allowing the Death Eaters to freely charge at defenceless civilians who were already displaced from former raids. Osai Ojigho is the director for ![]() ...which still proudly displays Walter Duranty's Pulitzer prize... four days after the attack in Rann that the deaths recorded may be considered as war crimes. The humanitarian deduced that there is an issue of incompetence to deal with in the army who he confirmed to have left their base a day before the onslaught. Following a previous invasion by Boko Haram in the town, a joint watch comprising of soldiers from the Nigerian army and counterparts in Cameroon ...a long, narrow country that fills the space between Nigeria and Chad on the northeast, CAR to the southeast. Prior to incursions by Boko Haram nothing ever happened there... were stationed there to offer protection. Nigerian troopers reportedly left their posts after their neighbouring partners went back home. "This attack on civilians who have already been displaced by the bloody conflict may amount to possible war crimes, and those responsible must be brought to justice. "Witnesses told us that Nigerian soldiers abandoned their posts the day before the attack, demonstrating the authorities' utter failure to protect civilians," The New York Times gathered. 500 hunters to support Nigerian troops in fighting Boko Haram Mr. Kashim Shettima is the governor of Borno State. On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, he oversaw an oath-swearing ceremony attended by 500 hunters who have pledged to support the Nigerian army in order to defeat Boko Haram. |
Posted by:Fred |