On September 3, 2024, over 50 armed Boko Haram terrorists attacked Tarmuwa, killing at least 102 villagers.
Tarmuwa massacre | |
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Part of the Boko Haram insurgency | |
Location | Tarmuwa, Yobe State, Nigeria |
Date | September 3, 2024 |
Target | Villagers |
Attack type | Mass shootings, massacre, looting, arson |
Weapons | Firearms, fire |
Deaths | 102+ |
Perpetrators | Boko Haram |
No. of participants | 50+ |
Motive | Revenge for villagers telling security operatives about their activities |
Background
editThe Boko Haram insurgency began in 2009, when the group started an armed rebellion against the government of Nigeria.
Attack
editThe attack began when over 50 extremists on motorcycles carried out attacks in the Nigerian local government area Tarmuwa. The extremists looted and set shops and houses ablaze, carried out mass shootings at markets and houses, shot worshippers and killed at least 102 villagers.[1][2]
Responses
editThe Nigerian police blamed the attack on Boko Haram.
Community leader Zanna Umar confirmed that at least 102 villagers were killed, and stated "We are still working to search for more because many people are still missing"
Local chief Buba Adamu stated “This is the first time our community has faced such a devastating attack,” and “We never imagined something like this could happen here.”
Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the attack.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Many feared killed, houses razed in Yobe terror attack". The Punch. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say". Associated Press. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say". Yahoo News. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.