A devastating assault by the terrorist group Boko Haram has resulted in the deaths of at least 81 individuals in northeastern Yobe State, with numerous others reported missing.
Local officials revealed that around 150 suspected militants, equipped with rocket-propelled grenades, targeted the Mafa Ward on Sunday, arriving on over 50 motorcycles.
The attack led to significant destruction, with many shops and homes set ablaze.
The precise number of casualties remains uncertain as authorities continue to assess the situation.
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Officials suggest that this violent incident may be a retaliatory strike, prompted by the recent killing of two Boko Haram militants by local vigilantes.
The community is left in shock as they grapple with the aftermath of this brutal attack.
