Boko Haram militants
Not fewer than 43 villagers were killed on Wednesday after suspected Boko Haram militants attacked the Azaya Kura village of Mafa Local Government Area, Borno State.
Militants, who rode in many vehicles stormed the village at about 12:30 p.m. and started attacking the residents, burning down many houses as they carted away foodstuff, wares, and livestock. According to local vigilante Basiru Babagana, who escaped from the hands of the militants, "Boko Haram is hunting for men. They are not after women.
"Our village has been burnt down many people in our place killed." Usman Yusuf, a local transporter, said "We were under attack on Wednesday. Nobody helped our people. As I am speaking to you more 40 people have been killed."
