Boko Haram bombs bridge in Yobe, Kills 8

8 people have been confirmed dead and a major bridge destroyed after members of the Boko Haram sect yesterday night launched an attack in Katarko town in Yobe State. This place is said to be very near the dreaded Sambisa forest.

"They stormed our village with some vehicles and many motorcycles, shooting and chanting Allahu Akbar (God is Great). The soldiers in

Katarko had to flee after seeing the large number of the attackers. After attacking the village and killing about eight persons and injuring some others, we later heard a thunderous explosion at the location of the bridge; we all fled into the bush. But in the morning, we later found out that the bridge had been destroyed with bombs”, said Mr. Lawan, a resident of the village said.

The bridge attacked is the bridge linking Buni Yadi and Damaturu, the state capital.