Maiduguri is Surrounded by Boko Haram, Borno Elders’ Forum Cries Out

The Borno Elders’ Forum (BEF) has decried the horror, death, destruction and misery that has been visited on North-eastern Nigeria and particularly Borno State by Boko Haram, warning that the sect has strategised and completely surrounded the city of Maiduguri.

A statement signed by the chairman of the forum, Ambassador Gaji Galtimari Usman, and made available to THISDAY yesterday, said: “They have reached as far as Kayamla from the south of Maiduguri; Dikwa and Mafa from the east of Maiduguri; and have destroyed almost all the island settlements at Lake Chad and the commercial fishing towns of Baga, Doro, Kingarra, Duguri, Daban Masara, etc.”

Residents Flee Maiduguri As Soldiers And Boko Haram Insurgents Battle

Fierce  battle between soldiers and members of the Boko Haram sect  has forced residents of Maiduguri to flee the city.

There is massive shootout between soldiers and insurgents. It was gathered that the insurgents are attempting to attack Giwa barrack in the earth of the town but  were   repelled by military forces  who are bombarding both on land and in the air.