The terrorists reportedly stormed the village around 6pm on Monday, opening fire on villagers gathered for the final funeral rites of a deceased resident

By Titilope Adako

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched a deadly attack on Kopl village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing at least seven residents and injuring several others.

The terrorists reportedly stormed the village around 6pm on Monday, opening fire on villagers gathered for the final funeral rites of a deceased resident.

Chairman of Chibok LGA, Hon. Modu Mustaph, confirmed the attack and warned that the death toll could rise.

“Many of the victims who sustained injuries were immediately evacuated to Mubi General Hospital in Adamawa State for treatment. We fear the casualty figure could rise as local volunteers continue search and rescue efforts. A mass burial is being planned for Tuesday,” he said.

The incident came shortly after SaharaReporters reported another attack along the Gamboru Ngala–Kala Balge road, where terrorists planted improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that killed several passengers and motorists.

Reacting to the wave of renewed attacks, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Southern Borno in the National Assembly, expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the region.

“The situation is pathetic and beyond human imagination. Even yesterday, I got a distress call that over ten vigilante members were killed in a community between Hawul and Garkida in Adamawa,” he said.

“In just the past month, over a hundred people have been killed in coordinated attacks across Sabon Gari, Izge, Kirawa, Pulka, Damboa, Chibok, Askira Uba, and many more communities.”

The recent attacks have forced many residents to flee to neighbouring towns and IDP camps, amid fears of further violence.

Despite claims of progress by security forces, the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram continues to endanger lives across North-East Nigeria.

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