Suspected Boko Haram attack leaves five dead in Borno village
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Tarfa village in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State. The assault reportedly resulted in the deaths of an Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN) pastor and four other residents. John Bakeni, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State chapter, confirmed the incident. Many villagers have fled, and calls for increased security presence have intensified.
What happened
- Suspected terrorists invaded Tarfa village, killing five people, including Pastor Evangelist Musa Umoru.
- The attackers arrived on motorcycles, fired sporadically, and set buildings and shops ablaze.
- The entire village was reportedly burnt down, leading to mass displacement of residents.
- John Bakeni confirmed the attack and the fatalities, emphasizing the destruction caused.
- The Borno State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, stated that he would verify the incident but had not provided an update at press time.
