The bombing and destruction of a small bridge linking Nigeria to
Cameroon in Borno State today has caused mass destruction and confusion.
The bombing occurred on the outskirts of Gamboru Ngala, site of a
Monday Boko Haram attack that claimed the lives of over 300 village
residents.
At least 30 people were killed during the late Thursday afternoon
bombing incident, sources tell SaharaReporters. The bridge links the
immigration check points of both Cameroon and Nigeria.
The bombing event took place on the same day of a mass burial in the
town of Gamboru Ngala. It was there on Monday where a Boko Haram-led
raid on the small village claimed the lives of over 300 residents,
nearly ten per cent of the population.
Sources tell SaharaReporters that 315 people of the 336 who died in
the Monday attack were buried in a solemn ceremony led by civic and
religious leaders.
The Boko Haram has not claimed responsibility for this latest bombing
attack, but residents of Gamboru Ngala told us that there is deep
suspicion that the Islamist group is behind this latest attack in this
vulnerable area.
Since the Monday attacks many of the local Gamboru Ngala youth have
joined an anti-Islamist vigilante force in the smoldering village. It
was created and scores of young people are helping Nigerian military
forces in the area.
Showing posts with label Bridge Linking Nigeria To Cameroon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bridge Linking Nigeria To Cameroon. Show all posts
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Sign Up in Seconds
Sign up with your email address to receive latest updates straight in your inbox.