GUNMEN are reported to have killed at least 11 villagers in the Maikatako community of Butura District in the Bokkos Local Government Area of the State.
Reports reveal that the terrorists arrived earlier today at about 1am and immediately started shooting nonstop and setting fire to homes.
In addition to the victims killed and the houses destroyed, many other people were also injured during the attack.
Daniel Isah, a native of the area, revealed that neighbors were still attempting to determine the the numbers and identities of those who died, adding that the bodies were burned beyond recognition.
“So far, about 11 persons are dead,” he added.
He also stated that the perpetrators returned to the neighborhood about 8:00 am and started firing again and that none of the security agencies had launched a counter attack yet.
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