Boko Haram attacks in Borno State have surged, resulting in numerous casualties, as reported by newsmen.
According to the Nigeria Security Report from Beacon Intel, an Abuja-based security organization led by Dr. Kabiru Adamu, over 252 people lost their lives in Borno State in August.
Concerns are growing among residents and community leaders due to the increasing terrorist attacks.
Reports suggest that former Boko Haram members who had surrendered to the military have reconnected with terrorist groups in areas including Gwoza, Damboa, Guzamala, Kukawa, Abadam, Baga, and the Lake Chad region.
A repentant Boko Haram fighter called Yaga Balu, who surrendered to the military in Gwoza and reintegrated into the society, had allegedly returned to Sambisa forest.
Sources said Balu escaped with a riffle and motorcycle given to him by government during an operation in the Gwoza axis.
They said Balu had so far allegedly masterminded several attacks that led to the killing of over 30 people, including a police operative, soldier and injured several others.
“Before this ambush, between September 9 and 16, they killed 10 farmers in 10 days. They killed six people in Jige, two in Nyamtake and another two people on their farm.”
