(Security): Children Injured as Terrorists attacked Voters in Borno, Nigeria

Five persons including children sustained injuries when Boko Haram insurgents fired shots targeting voters from Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.  

Gwoza is located approximately 135 kilometres south-east of Maiduguri, the Borno capital.

Borno commissioner of police, CP Abdu Umar, who confirmed the incident in an interview with NAN, said several gunshots were fired at voters from the top of the Mandara mountain

He said the injured victims comprised two females and three males, adding that the troops of the Nigerian Army were deployed to the area.

“Efforts of the military within the area of responsibility helped in chasing the terrorists, forcing them to flee due to the superior firepower,” he said.

He added that the gunshot victims have been referred to a hospital for treatment.

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, shared photos of some of the children injured in the attack. 

According to him, the attack disrupted the voting process for some hours as the electorate scampered for safety, which led to many of them sustaining injuries.

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