At least 15 people killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Kautikari near Chibok town

 

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents shot dead at least 15 people in Kautikari located close to the troubled Chibok town, Borno State.

Reuters reports with reference to the witnesses that the attack was launched Monday, December 29, and targeted Kautikari, which is situated near Cameroon border. A survivor identified as Jonah Umaru said in a telephone interview said;

“The were about twenty, well-armed. They came in four-wheel drive vehicles and some motorcycles. Initially, I thought they were soldiers.

“The man running behind me was gunned down as I was fleeing. Afterwards, there were 15 people lying dead in the streets.”