Army denies 150 people drowned after Boko haram attack in Yobe

The Nigerian Army has denied reports that 150 Nigerians drowned in a river & some shot dead after Boko Haram members invaded their community in Kukuwa-Gari village in Yobe state last Thursday.

AFP earlier today reported that some residents of the community said the sect members attacked their community and about 150 people lost their lives. Director Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar spoke to newsmen.