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Boko Haram attacks Kukuwa Tasha village, Gujba local government area of Yobe state on 13/08, battles military forces. Initial reports claim four members of Boko Haram, one civilian dead, though some witnesses claim eight were shot. Later reports from witnesses claim the attack and subsequent fighting was on intense the civilian population fled, 150+ drowning in a nearby river - Boko Haram may have facilitated the drowning. Further, one witness claims Boko Haram, upon entering the village, indiscriminately began opening fire on the villagers. The military, however, disputes these claims, though have confirmed a Boko Haram commander was killed in the fighting. |
