Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have allegedly killed five persons and abducted many civilians when they invaded a community near Chibok town in Chibok local government area of Borno State in the Eve of Christmas.
Report says the incident occurred at about 6:30 yesterday evening in Korogelem village, some 10 kilometres from Chibok town.
Sources said the insurgents razed down homes after looting and carting away food stuff.
According to the vigilante source, the insurgents overpowered troops before holding the village for hours as civilians fled into the bush for safety.
A resident, Musa Bitrus, told our correspondent that the attackers went away with their prepared food items for Christmas.
