Boko Haram insurgents invaded Damasak community in Mobbar local government area of Borno state on Tuesday evening and wreaked havoc.
The armed insurgents burnt down the Divisional Police Command, schools, shops and residential houses, and hoisted their flags in strategic locations.
This is the second time the terrorists are conquering the community.
Last Sunday, a group of insurgents attacked Damasak and killed three soldiers and 6 innocent civilians.
Damasak is a border community with the Niger Republic north and is about 180 km drive from Maiduguri, the state capital.
The recent attack and killings was confirmed by Mustapha Bunu, the Chairman of Mobbar Local Government Area.
He said, “Yes, there was another devastating Boko Haram attack in Damasak right now.
“Though I am not in Damasak, as I travelled out for official engagement, but based on the information at my disposal, the insurgents invaded the town since 5 pm and are still holding ground as at this time (10:40 pm).
“The insurgents have succeeded in razing down remaining humanitarian hubs, market, shops and an unspecified number of residential houses, as they detonated their Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) without confrontation.
“I was also informed that many people lost their lives in the attack, but I don’t have the actual number of casualties as the insurgents are still much around continue wreaking havoc on innocent civilians”.
