Revelation 6:3-4 NCV When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, "Come!" Then another horse came out, a red one. Its rider was given power to take away peace (prosperity, rest) from the earth and to make people kill each other (butcher, slaughter, to maim violently, in streets), and he was given a big sword (assassins sword, terrorist, loud, mighty, sore afraid).
Islamic extremist group Boko Haram has launched their first attack on the nation of Chad.
Militants attacked a village on the shore of Lake Chad early Friday morning. The village of Ngouboua was raided leaving many residents dead although local officials could not say the total number of the dead.
“The assailants have scattered and the army is now pursuing them,” army Col. Azem Bermandoa told The Associated Press by telephone.
Chad has been the largest supporter of Nigerian troops in their battle against the Islamists. Boko Haram leaders had been warning they were going to be launching attacks on those who had been supporting their opposition.
Chad is also working with Niger, Cameroon and Benin to start a multi-national force to fight the terrorists. The official launch of the unit is expected in the next few weeks.
Boko Haram likely chose the city because it was a refuge for Nigerians who had fled the terrorists. The U.N. says at least 3,300 refugees were in the village.
