How 56 Died in Boko Haram’s Attack on Kautikari Village, Borno

It was earlier reported that Boko Haram militants invaded Kautikari,, Kwada and Nguragila villages near Chibok in Borno State, on Sunday June 29, 2014. The story now is that the militants killed at least 56 people and razing numerous homes. The militants, dressed in military camouflage, stormed the three villages from 8:45 a.m, when many Christians were at Sunday services. One source said the militants arrived in the villages in a convoy of sports utility vehicles and unleashed terror on villagers for several hours. Their killing spree reportedly lasted till 12:30 p.m.

The attackers locked worshipers inside the EYN Church and sprayed bullets on them, and later set the church ablaze.

The Islamist terrorists killed 38 people in Kwada village and nine in Nguragila village. The attackers set fire to the EYN Church, the Deeper Life Church, and the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN). In addition, the terrorists burned numerous homes.

Manaseh Allen, a Chibok-based youth leader, also confirmed today’s coordinated attacks on the three villages. “There is confusion everywhere in the Chibok area,” he said, adding, “If the attackers could succeed in day time, what if they come in the night?” He urged the federal government to redouble its commitment to combating terrorism.

He remarked that the three besieged villages are between 10 and 15 kilometers from Chibok, the location where Boko Haram militants seized more than 300 schoolgirls on April 14. More than 200 of the schoolgirls are yet to be rescued.