... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality...fighters invaded his community, has narrated how he fled to Cameroon
...a long, narrow country that fills the space between Nigeria and Chad on the northeast, CAR to the southeast. Prior to incursions by Boko Haram nothing ever happened there...
when his palace was burnt down.
It had been reported that two people were killed during the attack earlier in the week, with the snuffies also razing the monarch's residence.
In an interview with Rooters, Abubakar explained that he had no choice but to abandon Nigeria for safety.
''I was left with no option but to flee to Cameroon,'' Abubakar was quoted to have said.
''Residents boarded trucks to seek refuge across the border, while others ran to Maiduguri.''
Boko Haram later released a video claiming responsibility, showing its fighters setting fire to a barracks.
SaharaReporters had reported that more than 5000 people had crossed into Cameroon following the series of attacks in Gwoza Local Government.
The Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum had also mobilised hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) to reinforce security in the affected areas.
During an assessment visit on Friday, Zulum recalled the role of Cameroonian soldiers in helping displaced residents return years ago.
''We resettled this town about 7 years ago, with the support of Cameroonian soldiers. Unfortunately, they (returnees) were displaced by the murderous Moslems. Yes, Cameroonian troops have withdrawn but that doesn't mean that the Nigerian Army should leave the area vacant,'' he had said.
''I duly notified the Nigerian military of the dangers of leaving this town without security. This is a border community. Wilgo, Kirawa, Baga, Damasak, Malamfatori, among others are border communities that have to be protected because of their strategic importance.