Boko Haram/Nigeria Military Clashes: Over 2000 Nigerians Flee Into Niger Republic

Over 2000 Nigerians have fled the Nigerian State of Borno following the clash between Boko Haram and Nigerian troops in Abadam local government area of Borno North Senatorial District.

A journalist travelling in the Nigerian-Niger Republic border confirmed to SaharaReporters that between Saturday evening and Sunday over 2000 locals from villages in and around Abadam local government area have been fled their homes and crossed over into Niger Republic.

The journalist, who did not want to be identified, said that the locals, hearing the strange sounds of weapons and bombs being exchanged decided to leave, citing their recent experience of the Baga killings. He also said that the arrival of hundreds of soldiers in the villages made the villages uncomfortable.

The fleeing Nigerians, the sourc, said are camping in Bosso, Diffa State, of Niger Republic.

“They are in hundreds and running out, some on machines, cars and bicycles and others on foot running out of their homes to Niger Republic,” he told SaharaReporters.  “You know they are afraid of what happened in Baga, and they have firsthand experience because Baga is very close to their villages. They have been hearing gun sounds and heavy weapons being positioned.”

He also pointed out that these locals are not being given any information as to what is going on over the military following the declaration of a state of emergency, and that unlike in Nigeria, there are no communication facilities in the Nigerian.

As SaharaReporters reported a few days ago, telecommunications distress has set in the areas of emergency
 Source: Sahara Reporters