HURIWA Demands Accountability After Soldiers Killed in Borno

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed grave concerns regarding the killing of soldiers during a terrorist attack on a military post in Mairari community, Guzamala local government area of Borno State. In a statement by its national coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, HURIWA criticized the military's counter-terrorism strategy, questioning the effectiveness of operations that allow terrorists to attack military formations for extended periods.

The group emphasized the need for immediate scrutiny of operational vulnerabilities and called for a comprehensive assessment of the attack's circumstances, including how the attackers sustained their assault. HURIWA insists that the military leadership must provide credible explanations and assurances regarding identified weaknesses.

The Chairman of Guzamala Local Government Area, Umar Sheriff, reported that troops repelled the attackers and no civilians were killed, but HURIWA noted that the actual number of soldiers killed or injured remains unconfirmed. The association demands a verified account of the incident and immediate protective measures for troops and nearby communities.