Suspected Boko Haram militants launched a deadly attack on Kopl village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday evening, killing at least seven people and injuring many others.
The attack occurred around 6 p.m. when the villagers had gathered for the funeral of a community member.
The assailants opened fire on the crowd without warning, resulting in several casualties.
Hon. Modu Mustaph, the Chairman of Chibok LGA, confirmed the tragic incident, expressing fears that the death toll could rise.
He noted that many injured victims were immediately transported to Mubi General Hospital in Adamawa State for treatment, and local volunteers continue to conduct search and rescue operations. Plans for a mass burial on Tuesday are underway.
This attack follows a recent report of another deadly assault along the Gamboru Ngala-Kala Balge road, where multiple travelers were killed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by militants, leaving several others critically injured.
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno in the National Assembly, condemned the escalating violence, calling for immediate federal intervention.
He described the situation as dire, noting that over ten vigilante members were killed recently in an attack between Hawul and Garkida in Adamawa.
Ndume also highlighted the ongoing bloodshed in several communities, including Sabon Gari, Izge, Kirawa, Pulka, Damboa, Chibok, and Askira Uba, where more than a hundred people have been killed in the past month alone.
As the violence intensifies, residents of Kopl and surrounding villages are fleeing to internally displaced persons (IDP) camps and safer towns.
The attacks serve as a grim reminder of the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram, despite claims of progress in the fight against insurgency in the North-East.
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