Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked a funeral gathering in Kwaple village near Chibok, Borno State, killing 15 mourners and abducting an unconfirmed number of others
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a tragic incident, suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kwaple, a village situated near the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing 15 people and abducting many others.
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The attack occurred at approximately 7 pm on Monday as community members gathered for a funeral rite.
The Chairman of Chibok Local Government Area, Modu Mustapha, confirmed the attack, stating, “The terrorists attacked during a funeral, a lot of people were killed.”
A local source, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed the devastating details of the assault. “It was a horror experience when they came shooting.
It was a horror experience when they came shooting. I was not there, but the information reaching me is that it was 15 people, mostly men, who died.” – Local Source.
I was not there, but the information reaching me is that it was 15 people, mostly men, who died.
They burnt an EYN church in the area, burned about five houses, and other properties,” the source added, highlighting the extent of the destruction.
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Efforts to obtain further information from the Borno State Police Command Spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, were unsuccessful as he did not respond to calls.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
