Insurgents of Boko Haram Tuesday invaded Shikarkir community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, and set a church and houses on fire 24 hours after they attacked another Chibok village, Bazir, where they killed two people and burnt a church.
A local, whose house was burnt, Malam Daniel Shikarkir, said his aged parents escaped unhurt, adding that the terrorists had wreaked havoc in the neighboring village and sacked a whole community, now taking refuge in safer locations.
According to Mr Paul Mauntah Yaga who wrote on his social media page, security is deteriorating in Chibok LGA of Borno State.
“The recent attacks by Boko Haram have left our community in a state of fear and uncertainty.
“On January 2, 2025, Boko Haram attacked Njiland, and unfortunately, the attacks have continued unabated.
“On January 12, 2025, they attacked Bazir, killing two youths and injuring a woman as well as burning down houses, shops and the EYN Church,” he said.
He said the latest attacks on two communities of Njiland and Shikarki were worrisome.
“Despite the presence of over 1,000 army personnel and 500 local vigilantes in Chibok, these attacks have been able to occur with alarming frequency.
“More needs to be done to ensure the safety and security of our community.
“We are calling on our leaders, especially President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including the Executive Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, our Senator representing Southern Borno, Mohammed Ndume, and the House of Representatives member, Hon. Usman Jaha Babawo and security agencies to take immediate action to address this situation.
“We urge them to deploy the army and local vigilantes to surround the villages in Chibok Town, to provide adequate protection to our people.
“The people of Chibok are no longer safe in their community, and it is the responsibility of our leaders to ensure that we are protected. We have a right to live in peace and security, and we urge our leaders to take all necessary steps to guarantee this right,” said.
Borno State police spokesperson ASP Nahum Daso, was yet to receive any information regarding the incident at Shikarkir.
