Three feared dead in Borno riots
“Witnesses said the crisis began after some suspected militants killed a military officer.”
Three persons were feared dead following a riot that broke out in Biu Local Government Area of Borno on Friday.
Witnesses said the crisis began after some suspected militants killed a military officer.
“It all started when some suspected militants shot an unidentified military officer, leading to his death,” Isa Shehu ; an eyewitness said. “Soldiers stationed in Biu stormed the township immediately the news filtered to them and began shooting indiscriminately.”
Shehu revealed that three persons were shot during the incident while dozens of shops were also set ablaze by the rampaging soldiers.
The incident led to mass riot as dozens of unemployed youths cashed in on the situation to ransack the town
Shehu said the youths also destroyed some places of worship and government buildings during the riot before the military authorities took control.
Another witness, Umaru Ibrahim, alleged that five persons were shot in the incident while seven others, including a member of the Borno House of Assembly, were injured.
Lt. Col. Hassan Ifijeh, the spokesman of Operation Restore Order, the joint military task force maintaining security in the state, confirmed the incident.
“We are still awaiting reports from our field officers before we can give you more information,” he added.
-By Vincent Ehiabhi
Source: DailyTimes
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