More than 80 individuals were reported killed in a recent attack by Boko Haram militants in Yobe State, Northeastern Nigeria, according to local authorities. The insurgents, riding on motorcycles, launched an assault on villagers, setting buildings on fire and leaving dozens of bodies to be recovered and taken to a local hospital. This incident marks a significant resurgence in attacks, following a period of relative calm that lasted nearly four years in the region. The attack underscores ongoing challenges in combating insurgency and securing vulnerable communities in northeastern Nigeria.
- More than 80 people were massacred by Boko Haram militants in Yobe State, Northeastern Nigeria.
- Insurgents attacked villagers on motorcycles, killing individuals and setting buildings ablaze.
- Dozens of bodies have been recovered and taken to a local hospital, with the death toll feared to rise.
- The attack is part of a 15-year insurgency in Northeastern Nigeria that has claimed over 40,000 lives.
- About 33 bodies were recovered and buried in Mafa, Yobe State, following the attack.
- A government delegation is consulting with the communities affected, amidst concerns of landmines in the area.
- The motive behind the attack is believed to be to instill fear among farmers during the harvest season, exacerbating hunger and malnutrition in the region.
- This resurgence of attacks comes after nearly four years of relative peace in the area.
- There has been an official response from the government, including a condolence message and assurances of addressing the situation.
- Community leaders have condemned the lack of protection for farmers and criticized the government’s efforts in combating Boko Haram.
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