Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 mourners and abducted many in Kwaple, a village near the Chibok Local Government Area in Borno State.
It was gathered that the attack occurred around 7 pm on Monday when they gathered in a funeral rite for a community member.
The terrorists also “burnt an EYN church in the area, burned about five houses, and other properties,” a resident told the press.
According to the source, who pleaded not to be named, 15 people were killed in the attack.
The Chairman of Chibok Local Government Area, Modu Mustapha confirmed the attack, saying “The terrorists attacked during a funeral, a lot of people were killed.”
“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.
The Police in Borno had yet to comment on the incident as at the time of filing this report.
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