Suspected Boko Haram fighters launched an attack on Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing several people.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday, March 30, 2026.
A member of the community, Daniel Dauda Nyadar, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said one of the victims was set to get wed on April 1.
According to him, six people were confirmed dead so far but the death toll may exceed ten. A Facebook user, Junaid Jibril also disclosed that a gallant vigilante commander was k!lled during the attack.
“Yesterday, Kautikari suffered yet another tragic attack. Terrorists struck once more, taking innocent lives,” Daniel Nyadar wrote.
“Six d3aths have been confirmed, though some sources report the casualties may exceed ten.
“Among the deceased is a young man whose wedding was scheduled for tomorrow, April 1st, 2026, a heartbreaking reminder of the futures stolen from us.
“Kautikari is not just a town; it is a fortress shielding Chibok and Askira. If these attackers succeed in breaking through here, the defense of those towns will be gravely compromised.
“This morning, our people awoke in grief and disbelief. Even as families laid their loved ones to rest. We have cried out repeatedly for help, yet our pleas continue to fall on deaf ears.
“We call on every authority to take their responsibility seriously. This attack was not random, it deliberately targeted key individuals who have stood in defense of our community.
“May the souls of our departed brothers rest in peace. And may justice be brought swiftly to all those involved in this heinous act.
The first attack on Chibok occurred on the night of April 14, 2014, when Boko Haram terrorists invaded the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok and kidnapped 276 schoolgirls, mostly aged 16 to 18 from their dormitories, while they were at the school to take final physics exams.
In the immediate aftermath, 57 girls managed to escape by jumping from the trucks used to transport them into the Sambisa Forest.
The incident sparked the global #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Survivors have reported being forced to convert to Islam and “marry” their captors. Many have suffered severe trauma, starvation, and physical abuse.
As of March 2026, 91 Chibok schoolgirls remain missing or in captivity.
