Boko Haram Kills Pastor, Others In Borno

A pastor with EYN Church, two hunters and two other civilians were killed when armed men suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attacked Tarfa village in Biu local government area of Borno State.

Confirming the attack to journalists in Maiduguri yesterday, the North East chairman and commander of hunters/vigilantes (Sarkin Baka) who is based in Hawul local government area of Borno State, Mallam Shawulu Yohanna, said Tarfa, where the attack occurred, is a remote community under Biu that shares borders with Hawul local government area.

He said the attack occurred on Wednesday at about 4pm, adding that six of his members engaged the terrorists, but were overwhelmed by the firepower from the insurgents.

“Two of my members were killed, including a pastor attached to the Church of the Brethren a.k.a E.Y.N, as well as two civilians.

The attackers invaded the community when most people had returned from farms.

“The pastor just returned from his farm at about 4:pm, and when he heard gunshots, he tried to escape before he was shot dead in front of his house,” he said.

He also said the terrorists looted foodstuff and livestock.