Boko Haram insurgents attack voters in Borno community

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attacked Goza town in Borno State on Saturday disrupting the voting process.

Five people were said to have been injured in the ensuing commotion  as confirmed by Emir of Goza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, to Daily Trust.

The insurgents reportedly struck around 8.30am when voters were in queues and being accredited for the presidential and parliamentary elections.

The gunmen came and stated shooting and many people scampered in different directions for safety

Emir Timta was quoted as saying, “Boko Haram insurgents launched attack into the heart of the town, shooting sporadically.

“Five people sustained injuries. The injured have been taken to Maiduguri for medical attention.”

“They came around 8:30am, so voters had lined-up for accreditation when the incident occurred, many voters that scampered for safety have not returned while we are making efforts to convince them to return.”

He said security agencies were later reinforced and chased after the infiltrators.

“DIG of police incharge of North East, who is from Goza, was here and things are now under control,” he said.