BREAKING: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents loot, burn shops, houses in Yobe

In a devastating attack, gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents looted and set ablaze shops and houses in Mafa village, located in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.

The incident was confirmed by DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the spokesperson for the Yobe Police Command, in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday.

The attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, where Boko Haram and other insurgent groups have continued to terrorize local communities, leading to significant loss of lives and property over the years.

While the police have not released details on the number of casualties or the extent of the damage, the incident underscores the persistent threat posed by these insurgents in the northeastern part of Nigeria.

Efforts by security forces to combat the insurgency continue, but the situation remains volatile, with frequent attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure.

“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 RPG’s 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,” the spokesman said.

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

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