Survivors Attribute Escape To Divine Intervention In Deadly Boko Haram Attack On Yobe Mosque

Survivors of a brutal Boko Haram attack in Mafa village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, have recounted their escape from a horrifying massacre during worship at a local mosque, attributing their survival to divine intervention. The attack, which occurred last Sunday around 4 p.m., left over 80 dead as insurgents stormed the mosque, opening fire on worshippers who were concluding Asir prayers.

Mafa, close to the ancestral home of the late Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, has been a hotspot for insurgent activity. According to sources, the terrorists were on a revenge mission after security operatives, in collaboration with vigilantes, killed a Boko Haram commander and other members in a raid on one of their hideouts.

Yobe State Deputy Governor, Idi Barde Gubana, led a delegation to Babbangida on Tuesday to oversee the burial of 34 victims, while more than 50 bodies were given a mass burial in Mafa due to the extent of decomposition. On behalf of Governor Mai Mala Buni, who was out of the country, Gubana announced a ₦30 million donation to support the victims' families and those injured in the attack.

In response to the tragedy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Northern Governors’ Forum, and military authorities condemned the attack, pledging to increase the military presence in Yobe to counter the resurgence of Boko Haram activities.

One survivor, who asked to remain anonymous, shared his narrow escape, saying, "I was lucky to come out of the mosque early. I saw the insurgents waiting; one shouted for me to go back, but I ran." He added that the bodies of 87 victims were counted after the terrorists left, with others discovered as people fled to the bush.

Another survivor, Mallam Ali Isiaka, mourned the loss of his son while expressing gratitude for his own survival. He called on the government to provide security for the area's farmers and herders, who are preparing to harvest their crops.

Residents have fled the village in fear of further attacks, leaving behind their farmlands and properties. Locals allege that the attack was a reprisal after some members of the community were suspected of providing intelligence to security forces.

The Yobe government and security agencies have vowed to increase protection and ensure that the community is safe from further insurgent violence.

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Posted: at 8-09-2024 10:48 PM (1 month ago) | Addicted Hero

My anger is not even entirely on these beasts or the leaders who failed the people, but also on those who think/believe these devil's agents are Muslims or "killing for God" (whatever that means). These beasts have been attacking worshippers praying in the mosque and massacre them, and you call them Muslims?? It's just like saying a "pastor" that buries human being in his alter and is sleeping with church members is working for Jesus christ. Plain stupid.

Posted: at 8-09-2024 11:44 PM (1 month ago) | Hero

Evil seed

Posted: at 9-09-2024 06:24 AM (1 month ago) | Addicted Hero