At least 84 people have been buried in a mass grave in Yobe State after suspected bandits launched a brutal attack on communities in the state.
The victims, mostly villagers, were killed during the assault which left many others injured and displaced. Reports indicate that the attackers invaded the area in large numbers, shooting sporadically and setting properties ablaze.
The mass burial, conducted amid tears and grief, drew residents, community leaders, and officials who described the incident as one of the deadliest in recent times. Families of the victims lamented the loss of loved ones, while survivors recounted how they fled into the bush to escape the onslaught.
The killings have dominated newspaper headlines across Nigeria, bringing renewed attention to the worsening insecurity in the north.
Many editorials have called on the federal government and security agencies to intensify efforts to combat banditry and restore peace in affected communities.
The Yobe attack adds to a growing list of violent incidents in the region, with analysts warning that the frequency and scale of such assaults point to deepening security challenges.
Source: TheCable.ng
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