Sun Sep 08 04:07:40 UTC 2024: – Suspected Boko Haram militants attacked a village in Yobe, Nigeria, killing at least 81 people.
– The attackers arrived on motorcycles, opened fire on a market, and set shops and homes on fire.
– The attack was believed to be in retaliation for the killing of two Boko Haram fighters by local vigilantes.
– Villagers are still missing and feared dead after being chased into the bush.
– The death toll could be even higher than reported, with some estimating it to be over 100.
– The insurgency in the area has lasted 15 years, leading to thousands of deaths and millions displaced.
– The military managed to defuse explosives on the route to the village and recovered 37 bodies.

Read More