Residents of Ringim township in Jigawa State said they have
experienced intense gun fight between suspected members of Boko Haram
and Nigerian troops after some 30 bombs were exploded by militants that
invaded the town.
A security source told SaharaReporters that several militants invaded the township with bombs and rocket propelled grenades. The attack in Jigawa marks further escalation and expansion of the sects armed insurrection in northern parts of Nigeria.
A caller said the gunfight has continued into the night stating that
the gunmen have now taken over the home of former Inspector general of
Police, Hafiz Ringim and the police station in the township is currently
under attack.
Former Inspector General of the Nigerian Police, Ringim fled to the UK recently and sought political asylum claiming members of the deadly sect are after his life.
Source: Sahara Reporters
A security source told SaharaReporters that several militants invaded the township with bombs and rocket propelled grenades. The attack in Jigawa marks further escalation and expansion of the sects armed insurrection in northern parts of Nigeria.
Former Inspector General of the Nigerian Police, Ringim fled to the UK recently and sought political asylum claiming members of the deadly sect are after his life.
Source: Sahara Reporters
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