According to Sahara
Reports emerging from Bama, in Borno State, indicate that Boko Haram militants have taken over control of the city.
The state’s second-largest city
was attacked earlier today by the militants. That first attack was
initially repelled by Nigerian troops, but the militants appear to have
returned in greater force, leading some of the soldiers to follow
fleeing civilians in an effort to escape.
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Residents are saying tonight that Boko Haram has completely overrun the city and hoisted its flag in the city center.
A Nigeria military statement
credited to General Chris Olukolade didn’t offer much hope for Bama, as
the terse statement merely stated that the attack on Bama was “being
repelled.”
An intelligence source said
reinforcements were underway to Bama from Maiduguri, but our own sources
said only a few soldiers, in four armored tanks, were seen near Yezaram
River. He added that the unit was in no way capable of re-taking Bama
from the militants.
SaharaReporters had reported
earlier about soldiers fleeing the battle into Maiduguri after being
overwhelmed by the invading Islamists. Their barracks also received
friendly fire from an Air Force jet.
Over 100 injured soldiers are
receiving treatment at the MRS Hospital in Maimalari Barracks. Several
soldiers have died while others are still missing.
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