81 Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria

At least 81 people have been killed, and several others remain missing after a suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State, local officials reported on Tuesday.

Abdulkarim Dungus, the Yobe state police spokesman, stated that "around 150 suspected Boko Haram terrorists, armed with rifles and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), launched an assault on Mafa ward at approximately 1600 hours on Sunday. They arrived on more than 50 motorcycles."

He added, "They killed many people and set fire to several shops and houses. We are still working to confirm the exact number of casualties."

Bulama Jalaluddeen, a local official, further confirmed, "Based on current reports, at least 81 people were killed in the attack."