Over 700 Soldiers missing, more than 2,000 trapped as Boko Haram takes over Baga town, hoists flag

Over 700 Soldiers are said to be missing while more than 2,000 are trapped in Baga town in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno state as Boko Haram insurgents are now in firm control of the fishing community.

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Sources told WazobiaReporters that Fighter Jets cannot do anything now because the soldiers are trapped in the midst of the insurgents.

LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT

Baga town is the multinational military base Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF).

LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT

“Boko haram insurgents have mounted their flag in Baga and even did prayers there yesterday and today, ” a source said.

It was also disclosed that the Boko Haram fighters were reported to have addressed the civilians left in Baga town, warning them of the evil fate of saboteurs.

“The strategic and highly valued multi barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) amongst other equipment is reported to have been captured by the Boko Haram,” the source said.

“Boko Haram are in full control of Baga and environs,” one top military source said in Maiduguri, highlighting that all the reinforcements sent from neighbouring locations also ran into deadly ambushes.

“All the reinforcement from Baga have been met with ambushes at Cross Kauwa, 30kms to Baga.

“So far, the Brigade Commander, 3 officers and 21 soldiers have arrived Monguno as at 4 p.m.

“More escaping soldiers are still being expected and some others who survived with serious injuries were reported to have been moved to Maiduguri by civilians.”