Reports from Bama, the second largest
city in Borno State, indicate that Boko Haram militants have taken over control
of the city.
The state’s second-largest city was attacked
earlier today by the militants. That first attack was initially repelled
by Nigerian troops, but the militants appear to have returned in greater force,
leading some of the soldiers to follow fleeing civilians in an effort to
escape.
Residents are saying tonight that Boko Haram has
completely overrun the city and hoisted its flag in the city center.
A Nigeria military statement credited to General
Chris Olukolade didn’t offer much hope for Bama, as the terse statement merely
stated that the attack on Bama was “being repelled.”
An intelligence source said reinforcements were
underway to Bama from Maiduguri, but our own sources said only a few soldiers,
in four armored tanks, were seen near Yezaram River. He added that the
unit was in no way capable of re-taking Bama from the militants.
it should be recalled that SaharaReporters had reported earlier about
soldiers fleeing the battle into Maiduguri after being overwhelmed by the
invading Islamists. Their barracks also received friendly fire from an
Air Force jet.
Over 100 injured soldiers are receiving treatment
at the MRS Hospital in Maimalari Barracks. Several soldiers have died
while others are still missing.
When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)
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