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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