Photo: Boko Haram members attack UN convoy in Bama, Borno

Suspected Boko Haram members yesterday attacked a United Nation convoy carrying staff from UNICEF, UNFPA, and IOM. The convoy was traveling from Bama to Maiduguri in Borno State after delivering special food to malnourished children IDP camps in the state, when they were attacked.

A UNICEF employee and an IOM contractor were injured in the attack and are being treated at a local hospital. All other UNICEF, IOM and UNFPA staff are safe.‎

Four soldiers received gunshot wounds. The United Nations has temporarily suspended humanitarian assistance missions pending review of the security situation.

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Photos: Aftermath of Boko Haram attack on five communities at Khaddamari village of jere, Borno

At least 13 people are feared dead and scores injured after suspected members of Boko Haram attacked five communities of Ladin Buta near Khaddamari village of Jere LGA of Borno state.

According to fleeing residents, the militants armed with Ak47 and petrol bombs including Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) invaded the communities around 7pm on Tuesday, May 24 and set ablaze many houses after killing 13 people and injuring dozens of others.



A policeman attached to Jere Division, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the deadly attack and destruction of houses in the area. The policeman said they were helpless as there were no reinforcement from the military to repel the midnight attack. He also disclosed that the Divisional Police Officer ordered his men to visit the areas on Wednesday morning.

Vanguard reports that 13 dead bodies were recovered by the police, with scores injured with bullet wounds and burns.

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BREAKING!! 2 killed as Boko Haram members attack village near Dalori, Borno

Two people were killed after suspected Boko Haram members launched an attack on Malikiri village near Dalori in Borno state yesterday night February 4th. Residents say the sect members stormed their village in 2 hilux vans and 5 motorcycles. They stole 5 cows after the attack. This attack comes a week after Boko Haram members attacked Dalori village in Borno, killing over 100 people.

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