Boko Haram Terrorist Burnt Down Takulashi Village In Borno State After Air Force ‘Ignored Rescue Call’

 

The Nigerian Air Force did not reply to calls for aid while suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Takulashi village in Shikarkir ward, Chibok nearby government area of Borno kingdom, navy resources have instructed TheCable.

Around 10am on Sunday, the insurgents descended at the village, shooting sporadically and putting houses ablaze. 

Sources said no longer less than 11 of the villagers were killed earlier than the Nigerian Army’s 28 undertaking force brigade headquartered in Chibok tried to repel the attack. 

“The insurgents came with six gun trucks, 3 other vehicles and some heavy weapons. They had also killed a few vigilantes who first engaged them and had gathered their Hilux automobile,” a source stated. 

“When they came in, the head of the vigilantes straight away referred to as the military brigade. From the information he gave, the military brigade started out calling the air pressure for air support as squaddies from the 117 battalion underneath the brigade have been mobilised to boost to the area.

“Unfortunately, there has been no response from the air pressure. The entire village became brought to ashes, and after approximately an hour of gunshot alternate with troops, the insurgents left.” 

Another supply said the insurgents who got here in massive numbers could were dealt with “if air support got here on time. One or two air moves would have decimated them.” 

TheCable accumulated that maximum of the villagers bumped into the bush, whilst some are making their manner to Chibok which is ready 15 kilometres away. 

When contacted, Ibikunle Daramola, spokesperson of the air force, asked that TheCable reach the defence headquarters as he couldn’t comment on the development. 

John Enenche, coordinator of the defence media operations, but, did no longer without delay pick calls positioned to his telephone. He had not responded to a message on the time of submitting this document. 

In February, residents of Garkida, Adamawa state and Korongilum, Borno kingdom, had accused the air pressure of refusing to open fire on suspected Boko Haram insurgents after they attacked their communities.

But the air pressure had stated it did now not fire “so as not to kill innocent people.”