At least two people have been reported killed by Islamist insurgents in Mandaragirau, in Biu local government area of Borno state.
The insurgents also brutalised residents and burned over 60 houses.
Residents and community leaders said the insurgents had attacked the community six times since 14 July, the latest incident forcing residents to flee into a temporary camp in Biu town.
Mandaragirau has witnessed several attacks in the recent past. However, the residents described the latest as the most devastating as the insurgents brutalised residents and burnt down houses.
They planted five explosives, which detonated and killed two farmers, Aliyu Adamu, a traditional ruler, Lawan of Mandaragirau, said.
“We found two dead bodies after the bomb explosion. We were lucky soldiers safely deactivated the remaining bombs,” Adams said.
He said the victims were returning from their farms when they stepped on the explosives.
The insurgents returned to the community last Saturday and gave residents three days to leave.
“They shot sporadically. We just heard the sound of machines approaching and Hilux vans. Most of us, except women and children, have left the community. They molested many women while warning everyone to leave or be killed,” Adamu stated. (Premium Times)