MARTE, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 1, 2026 At least 18 villagers were killed by suspected Islamist militants in the Marte area of Borno State in the country’s northeast. The attack took place in early October 2026, when local residents went into the bush to collect firewood.

According to local sources, the attackers ambushed the villagers and shot them at close range. Local officials said 18 bodies had been found, while police confirmed 15 deaths and three people missing. The Nigerian military launched an operation to track down the attackers. Boko Haram fighters are suspected of carrying out the massacre, but their responsibility has not been independently confirmed.

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Suspected Boko Haram militants kill 18 villagers in Nigeria

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