A mass burial was held on Tuesday in Babangida, Tarmuwa Local Government Area, Yobe State, for 34 victims of a brutal Boko Haram attack that occurred in Mafa on Sunday.
The Yobe State Government confirmed the casualties, revealing that the attack also left five individuals injured, with four in critical condition.
Dahiru Abdulsalam, special adviser on security matters to Governor Mala Buni, provided details of the incident, stating, “The figure is 34 people that were found dead, while five persons sustained injuries. Four are in critical conditions, while the other, sustained a minor injury and he is in stable condition.”
Abdulsalam emphasized the vulnerability of Mafa due to its location, making it a frequent target for Boko Haram insurgents.
“The insurgents are not confronting the military; they are confronting innocent civilians who are soft targets,” he noted.
The attack also led to the displacement of hundreds of residents, with several houses and shops set ablaze by the terrorists. The community is now grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event.
