By; SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have killed two members of Mafa LGA Civilian JTF, while eight others sustained various degrees of injuries on Tuesday.
The incident occured while they were on their routine operations along Mafa/-Konduga LGAs axis and stepped on suspected landmine suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram Terrorists.
Two of the bereaved CJTF members instantly died on the spot of the bomb blast, while the remaining eight members sustained various degree of injuries and were rushed to the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
They were buried in Mafa town Tuesday evening , according to Islamic rites. Prayers were offered Allah to forgive the deceased their shortcomings and give their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The Executive Chairman, Mafa Local Government Council, Hon. Goni Gonibe, alongside Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) Member representing Mafa, LGC State Constituency, Hon Baba Ali Modu, Mafa LGC Secretary, Alhaji Sale Bukar, and Mafa Brigade Commander, among other community members attended the burial
The Chairman, Goni Gonibe, Member BOSHA, Baba Ali Modu, Council Secretary, Alhaji Sale Bukar and other sympathizers also visited the hospital to see situations of those injured and assured the families of the victims that proper medical care should be given to all, and prays for their quick recovery.
