ISWAP Attacks Rann In Borno; Residents, Soldiers Flee To Cameroon (Photos)

Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP fighters on Monday afternoon reportedly dislodged authorities forces in Rann, the headquarters of Kala-Balge native authorities area of Borno State in northeast Nigeria.

Rann, the headquarters of Kala-Balge is about 350km from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

Reports from fleeing residents acknowledged the fighters who received right here in large numbers are allowing civilians go, trapping humanitarian employees inside the metropolis.

“At about 0130hrs, suspected ISWAP fighters in large numbers attacked and dislodged Authorities forces in Rann metropolis, the Administrative HQ of Kala Balge LGA. The insurgents are acknowledged to have gained entry into the first metropolis taking photos sporadically. No particulars however nonetheless will probably be communicated as quickly as acquired.” Messages despatched study.

It added: “The insurgents had been acknowledged to have taken over administration of the town. They’re allowing civilians out of the group.
Humanitarians are reportedly trapped whereas others are hibernating outside the group.”

In keeping with evaluations, many humanitarian employees have taken to the bush transferring in route of the Cameroon border in search of their methodology out and avoiding the militants.

“They burnt down the navy base and some vehicles. The troopers abandoned their bases following further superior firepower from the insurgents. For now, we do not know what is going on on in Rann as we’re able to find an escape route along with some security operatives,” an assist worker with one among many NGOs revealed.