The massive raid of suspected Boko Haram insurgents started in the city of Maiduguri around 7.20 am on March 14, 2014,
Friday. The military men defended courageously and have reportedly
repelled the assault. However, the question remains: WHAT was the point
of such a reckless attack.
According
to a statement by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), terrorists moved in
trying to “boost their depleted stock of fighters”. In other words, they
intended to free their colleagues, including a notorious “human butcher” who are being held in detention.
It
is believed that Friday’s terrorists’ attempt was in response to the
intensity of attacks on their strongholds in camps at Talala, Monguzum, Sambisa forest, Gwoza, Mandara mountains, as well as the general area of Lake Chad. The camps have been destroyed and many insurgents killed.
The
DHQ further states the attackers suffered a defeat in Maiduguri today.
Those extremists who came for a
rescue mission were either killed or wounded, and, therefore, captured. Many of terrorists’ weapons were recovered as well. The exact numbers were not announced at the time of filing the present report.
rescue mission were either killed or wounded, and, therefore, captured. Many of terrorists’ weapons were recovered as well. The exact numbers were not announced at the time of filing the present report.
Four soldiers were wounded and are being treated.
The
armed forces and security agencies are currently in hot pursuit of
fleeing terrorists by land and air operations. Missions are ongoing
along with cordon and search of surrounding localities. A “dusk to dawn curfew” has also been imposed in Borno.
Locals Have Their Revenge (WARNING: Graphic violence below, viewer discretion is STRONGLY advised):
After shooting and explosions were more or less over, Maiduguri residents came out enmasse to confront them.
As concerned killed Boko Haram fighters, then their bodies were on full display in the streets.
According
to a witness and a member of the Civilian JTF, 13 corpses of members of
the Boko Haram sect were dumped in front of Giwa barracks.
As you may notice, the residents kept beating the corpses, despite the men have been already dead.
See the photos below:
