Terrorists attack Yobe community, kill many, burn houses, shops – Police

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Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents attacked Mafa village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe, killing a yet-to-be-ascertained number of people. They also looted and set ablaze shops and houses in the community.

The spokesperson of the Yobe police command, Dungus Abdulkarim, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Monday.

“We 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.

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“The terrorists also killed many people, but we are yet to ascertain the actual number of the casualties,” the spokesperson said.

He said that the gunmen also dropped some fliers with Arabic inscriptions.

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NAN reports that on Friday, terrorists also attacked a private school in neighbouring Geidam, killing three students and injuring one.

(NAN)

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