The attack came three days after gunmen attacked the same village and killed nine soldiers in a broad day shootout.
Boko Haram had carried out another attack on villagers in Doron-Baga in Kukawa local government area on the same night even though details of the incident is yet to be made public.
A top security personnel confirmed authoritatively that the casualty figure in Izge “was over 50”, even though he said he could not give casualty details on that of Doron-Baga.
Borno state police commissioner, Lawan Tanko, who also confirmed the incident said he had no details yet, but promised the information once he got details from his District Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Gwoza.
Hassan Ali, a resident of Izge told newsmen that the gunmen who attacked their village wore military fatigues.
He recounted that the attackers invaded the quiet community at about midnight and killed at least 63 persons in cold blood. Many others who survived were left with serious injuries, while some fled into the bushes.
“We thought they were soldiers, because they were driving in military trucks, they told some of our villagers to gather at a spot as though they were trying to protect them, they suddenly opened fire on them,” said Mr. Ali.
“They entered Izge driving in seven Hilux Pick Up vans while others rode motorcycles, while chanting Allahu Akbar (God is great). Only those of us that were fortunate to hear the arrival of the gunmen were able to escape while several others who were already asleep were caught unawares and slaughtered.”
“They burnt houses, and left with ten vehicles belonging to our people. Several women and children were found seriously injured. They also looted our stores and left with food items. We had to flee the village because we cannot risk being attacked again”.
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