The residents of villages along Damaturu-Maiduguri have
cried out over the continous attack launched by Boko Haram insurgents against
them, days after Governor Babagana Zulum shouted at soldiers who he accu
sed of
extortion.
One of the residents of the community who spoke to The Cable
alleged that the soldiers left after Governor Zulum shouted at them, leaving
them at the mercy of the terrorists.
He said;
“The soldiers have left and we are on our own now.
“Since that day that the governor shouted at soldiers, it
appeared all of them left. After that day, there have been attacks on our
villages on daily basis. Travellers are being kidnapped every hour and all the
military roadblocks are no more there, because these attackers always go
without being confronted by the military.”
Another resident disclosed that many are leaving their
communities in the area, in search of safety in Maiduguri and Damaturu.
He said;
“Villagers in Auno, Jakana and Benisheik are fleeing in
their hundreds to Maiduguri. The insurgents attack at least twice daily in
these villages.
“It is also sad that nobody is talking, except the governor.
The elders of Borno are not talking. The NSA, chief of staff to the president,
NNPC GMD and EFCC chairman are all from Borno and none of them is saying
anything about this sustained attacks on Damaturu-Maiduguri road. We are really
scared right now, and that is why our people are running for safety.”
