Borno Attack Death Toll Rises to 28

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 28 villagers gathering firewood in Nigeria’s Borno State, local anti-terrorist militia leaders confirmed Sunday.

Search teams recovered 13 additional bodies with gunshot wounds in surrounding bushes over the weekend, raising the initial death toll of 15 following the Thursday assault in Marte village.

The victims had ventured out to collect firewood, an essential resource for displaced families in the region.

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Boko Haram and its splinter faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), systematically target loggers, farmers, and herders in northeast Nigeria, frequently accusing civilians of spying for military forces.

Borno attack death toll rises to 28 (News Central TV) — Borno attack death toll rises to 28. Credit: Vatican News

The escalation underscores ongoing security challenges despite official government claims of tactical gains against militant groups.

Security concerns and economic instability remain central issues as Nigeria approaches its January presidential election, where President Bola Tinubu seeks a second term amid continuing regional violence.

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