BOKO HARAM: Sects Surprised Vigilantes In Kalabalge, left 40 villagers Dead.

Deadly gang of armed Boko Haram sects yesterday attacked Kalabalge, a community in Borno state where vigilantes had recently repelled an attack by members of the extremist Islamist sect - and left a very horrific scene, with at least 40 dead people and a widespread range of destruction.

Security agent and a community source told SaharaReporters that more than 500 Boko Haram fighters have arrived in the town in numerous pick-up vans and were able to overwhelm local hunters and vigilante members within the community.

It was noted that yesterday’s attack originated in Gamboru Ngala, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon, and lasted for several hours. Our security agent source also disclosed that the religious militants also attacked Ankulkule, Chekobe, Izge and five other communities. The source further told SaharaReporters that some of the villages were completely burnt, also adding that most of those who survived the horrendous attacks had fled to Cameroon to seek refuge.

At about a week ago, a group of local hunters and youth in Kalabalge had ambushed a contingent of Boko Haram terrorist sects who arrived in the village to wreak havoc. The vigilante group killed scores of the militants, arrested a few, and sent others scurrying into the bush to escape.

A member of the village told SaharaReporters that, having resisted and repelled the sect, members of the community expected the Islamist group to launch a vengeful attack. “Our vigilantes were ready, waiting for them, day and night,” the source added. “We knew that soldiers cannot protect us, so our fighters were ready. But they came in such large number that we could not withstand them today.”

SOURCE: SAHARA REPORTERS