There are reports that more than 50 members
of Boko Haram sect were, today, September 1,
killed and several injured following a fierce
battle with the Nigerian Army.
The sect members were reportedly killed during an
attack on Moraraba village, outskirts of Bama in
Borno State.
According to Vanguard, the assault started in the
early hours of Monday at about 5.30am and the fierce
battle lasted for over 5 hours.
Meanwhile, it was earlier reported today that the
Defence Headquarter had announced that Bama was
under serious attack, but it had been repelled
.
The spokesman for the 7th Division today, Col. Sani
Usman, today said the ongoing curfew hours in the
state has been extended by two hours in following
Boko Haram attacks.
The curfew which was reported to usually start by
9pm now starts by 7pm to 6am.
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