By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday stormed Lassa town in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting several students writing the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations along with their teachers and killing at least one teacher.
The attack occurred on a busy market day, causing widespread panic as heavily armed insurgents, reportedly dressed in military camouflage and riding motorcycles, swept through the community with little resistance.
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Eyewitnesses told Sahara Reporters that the terrorists specifically targeted the area while students were sitting their NECO papers, whisking away an unspecified number of candidates and teachers to an unknown destination. At least one teacher was shot dead during the assault, though exact casualty figures remain unclear as residents continue searching for missing persons.
Residents alleged that troops of the Nigerian military stationed in the area had left on patrol to nearby Uba, about 16 kilometres away, when the insurgents struck.
“The soldiers were not around when the terrorists invaded. They came in large numbers, firing sporadically and causing panic everywhere. They took away students writing NECO and their teachers,” an eyewitness said.
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When contacted, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said he was in a meeting and that the police were “gathering evidence.” He promised to provide more details later.
The incident has triggered outrage among residents, who expressed frustration over the apparent security lapse during a critical examination period.
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This latest attack highlights the persistent insecurity in parts of southern Borno, where communities continue to face deadly raids despite ongoing military operations against Boko Haram and other insurgent groups in the region.
Further updates are expected as security agencies intensify efforts to locate the abducted students and teachers.
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