- Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Mafa village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State
- The attackers looted and set fire to shops and homes in the community, causing significant destruction
- Yobe police spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident and stated that the authorities are still working to determine the exact number of lives lost
Terrorists launch a fresh attack in Yobe
Photo credit: PoliceNGSource: TwitterWe are yet to ascertain the number of lives lost in the incident, which occurred at about 4 p.m. on Sunday in the remote village.The incident was reported to the Tarmuwa Divisional Police Station by Babagana Goni and Bako Ibrahim, both residents of Mafa.Suspected Boko Haram terrorists armed with rifles and RPGs attacked Mafa ward on more than 50 motorcycles and set ablaze many shops and houses.”The terrorists also killed many people, but we are yet to ascertain the actual number of the casualties.”Police declare British national wanted over plot to overthrow Tinubu
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