Boko Haram strikes Cameroon twice in less than 10 days

Seven people were brutally slaughtered and nearly 30 houses burnt down during a surprise attack by Boko Haram in the village of Tchébé-Tchébé, a military source has hinted Cameroon Concord.  The Boko Haram onslaught which reportedly took place on the night of Wednesday to Thursday in the village Tchebé-Tchébé located in the Mayo-Tsanaga Division in the Far North region of the country also witnessed the stealing of livestock.

Military sources said the Boko Haram fighters were equipped with firearms, machetes and arrows. They asked the villagers to leave their houses and announced that they would kill all those who were not Muslims. The members of the Nigerian Islamic sect made away with cattle, sheep and goats.

Our military informant in Maroua continues to indicate that the elements of Boko Haram are weakened and have few weapons. This is the second surprise attack Boko Haram in less than 10 days. On April 30, the fighters of the sect attacked the village of Mada, 20 km Waza.