Breaking: Military evacuates 37 corpses killed by Boko Haram in popular northern state

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Yobe state - The military has evacuated the corpses of 37 villagers killed by Boko Haram insurgents in Mafa, Tamuwa local government area of Yobe state.

The remains of the victims were moved to Babbangida General Hospital ahead of mass burial slated for 10 am today (Tuesday, September 3).

The remains of the victims have been moved for mass burial Photo credit: @HQNigerianArmy
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As reported by Daily Trust, sources from the affected community said insurgents killed at least 87 people.

“We can categorically say that they killed at least 87 people. We could not show you the remains of the victims because some of them died in the bush, even the military failed to find them.”

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“So far, 37 corpses are in Babbangida General Hospital after the military evacuated them from the affected community while the decomposed corpses would be buried at the scene.”

The deputy governor, Hon Idi Barde Gubana, will lead top government officials to attend the burial at Babbangida Emir’s palace, headquarters of Tarmuwa LG.

Source: Legit.ng