Boko Haram members on Friday night launched an attack on Kwanti village in Fika local government area of Yobe State, in which 7 persons were killed, LEADERSHIP Sunday gathered.
A witness, Isa Dafa, confirmed to our correspondent on phone that the insurgents stormed the town at about 11:40pm and started shooting.
He said many residents fled the community to escape attack. While some of the residents fled into the bush, others moved to the LG headquarters for safety.
Fika is about 100 kilometres to the south of the Yobe state and borders Nafada Local Government Area of Gombe state.
The attack on Fika came almost three months after the insurgents attacked the town and killed many people, including civilians and security personnel and injured many as well as destroyed both government and public buildings.
A reliable security source in the state confirmed the incident, saying that the attack was carried out by fleeing sect members in a desperation and to create an impression that they remain relevant.
The Commander, 27 Task Force Brigade, Col. Dahiru Bako, confirmed the attack he said the attack came barely day after arrested three Boko Haram insurgents in Jakusko while two others were arrested in Damaturu, Yobe State.

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