Boko Haram breaks ceasefire

…Attacks two Borno communities, kill15
Residents doubt truce
In what appears like a breach of ceasefire reportedly reached with Boko Haram by the Federal Government, some insurgents have unleashed more terror on two communities in northeast Borno State, killing no fewer than 15 people. More than 10 Boko Haram fighter  in Hilux vehicles stormed Abadam on Friday on feet or rage, “shooting anybody on sight,” a police source said. Abadam is located on Nigeria-Niger border in the northern part of Borno. Sources said the father of a prominent politician was among those killed in Abadam.
“They also sacked the community” the source added. The insurgency also moved to Dzur village near Shaffa in Hawul Local Government south of Borno where they killed eight villagers and sacked the community. A residence of Shaffa who did not want his name in print told Sunday Sun several villagers where compelled to flee into the bush following sporadic gunshots by Boko Haram. “Boko Haram has attacked Dzur near Shaffa. They invaded the area, shooting and burning houses. They slaughtered eight people. Many people in Shaffa have fled into the bush in fear,” the source said.
Shaffa similarly witnessed orgy of violence on October 24 when Boko Haram killed at least 18 people including a pastor.
The insurgence also burnt down houses in the two-hour attack, even as Nigerian Military troups later intercepted and killed many of the attackers.
Meanwhile, residence of Borno has expressed skepticism about the ceasefire announced by government last Friday, saying they had heard such announcement in the past, which turned out to be untrue, “Did the Federal Government actually hold discussion with the real Boko Haram leaders. Is the man who clai ed to be Boko Haram’s secretary really speaking for the sect?  These are the concern of many in Borno residents because Boko Haram had not been using ‘secretary’  in their order of hierarchy. We only heard and knew them to have Amir, Shura group, commanders, spokesman and fighters not secretary. We’ve heard such ceasefire in the past only for Boko Haram to deny it or those negotiating with government. We just pray it is true,” Aliyu Mohammed a Maiduguri resident said.
Head, Mass Communication department at the University of Maidugurim Dr. Mohammed Gujbawu said it was a welcome development “If it a a genuine one,” noting that nothing could be compared to peace. “We’ve seen war and we are desperately in need to peace. We welcome the ceasefire if it is a genuine one,” he told Sunday Sun.