A Young Man Who Started Hunting At The Age Of 5 Discloses How He Battles Boko Haram In Maiduguri

A young hunter who is 20 years of age is reportedly among local security operatives that patrols Maiduguri, Borno State to battle Boko Haram insurgents.

The yooung whose name was not disclosed stated that he started hunting at the of five. The young hunter shared his experience with Bits of Borno;

‘I am 20 years old and have been a hunter for 15 years. Since age 5, I’ve followed my father everywhere he went as a hunter. Now that I am old enough I venture out on my own with other hunters and we patrol day and night in neighbouring towns around Maiduguri. Unfortunately our own village is too dangerous to infiltrate. During patrols we climb trees to sit and wait for the insurgents.

Most times we see them passing with herds of cattle they have stolen from villagers.

Yesterday it was 30 cows but in the past it’s been almost 500-1000 cows they steal from poor people in rural communities. If they’ve AK47s it is easy for them to steal whatever they want. I don’t have any fear really. This is all I’ve done my whole life; because this, protecting people for Allah’s sake. I have put my trust in God. I pray for good outcomes’

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