Several members of the Boko Haram terrorist group are reported to have perished in the flooding that struck Borno State on Tuesday, September 10.
According to security sources, the deluge was caused by the failure of the Alau Dam, which inundated the Sambisa Forest—known as the terrorists’ stronghold in the region, as reported by Daily Trust.
It is also believed that many family members, including dozens of women and children tied to the terrorists, lost their lives as their homes were swept away by the flood.
Sources indicate that the Sambisa Forest was inundated around 2 a.m. on Monday, catching many of the terrorists unaware as they slept.
One source explained that the group suffered significant losses due to the swampy nature of Sambisa Forest, where the River Yedzaram overflowed and flooded the area known as Dollarland.
Additionally, it was noted that the surviving group members have buried over 100 bodies in the aftermath of the disaster.
“The insurgents were hit hard by the devastation; they’ve buried over 100 corpses,” the source revealed.
