Tragedy struck Pulka village in Gwoza Local Government Area on Saturday as six villagers were brutally killed by suspected ISWAP terrorists while fetching firewood in the Bokko-Ghide/Ngoshe bush.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the villagers were ambushed around 4:30 pm on April 26, 2025. The fate of others abducted in the attack remains uncertain.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai rushed to the scene and evacuated the victims to the General Hospital Gwoza, where all six were confirmed dead by doctors.
The deceased were identified as Ibrahim Kursu (45), Malam Ahmadu (50), Abba Zake (35), Hawwala Zake (40), Bukar Umaru (38), and Ishaku Naga (50), all residents of Pulka.
Preliminary findings revealed that nine individuals had set out for firewood; three — Bukar Alhaji (42), Wada Maina (50), and Adamu Idrissa — narrowly escaped and have reunited with their families.
Security forces have intensified patrols in the area as fear and grief grip the community.
Source: Zagazola Makama
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