Boko Haram Storms Lassa Town, Abducts NECO Candidates and Teachers

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked Lassa town in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State on Monday. They struck during a busy market day as NECO examinations were underway. Local sources say the insurgents wore military camouflage and rode in on motorcycles, sweeping through town unchallenged. Eyewitnesses report an unspecified number of students and teachers were taken to an unknown location. At least one teacher was shot dead, according to residents still searching for missing persons. Outrage has grown over claims that military troops left the area on patrol when the raid occurred. The assault highlights the worsening security crisis in southern Borno, despite ongoing military operations against insurgent groups.

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