At least six villagers were killed in an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Pulka, Gwoza LGA of Borno state.
According to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the incident occurred at about 4:30pm on Saturday.
Makama said the victims had gone to gather firewood in the Bokko-Ghide/Ngoshe bush when they were ambushed and attacked, with several others abducted.
The publication said troops of Operation Hadin Kai visited the scene and evacuated the six fatally injured victims to a nearby hospital, where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Makama said three people managed to escape into nearby bushes during the attack and have since safely returned to their families.
The victims were identified as Ibrahim Kursu (45), Malam Ahmadu (50), Abba Zake (35), Hawwala Zake (40), Bukar Umaru (38), and Ishaku Naga (50), all from Pulka, Gwoza LGA.
Similarly, two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were reportedly killed while conducting routine patrols along the Pulka-Kirawa road in the state.
The incident, which occurred at about 5:30pm on Saturday, happened when assailants opened fire on the CJTF patrol team, leaving several others injured.
Makama said the bodies of the two victims, who were identified as Abba Aja and Shetima Abbaye, have been released to their families for burial in line with Islamic rites.
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