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Islamic militants kill 11 people in late-night attack in Nigeria
Late on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, militants attacked Pubagu in Borno State, Nigeria, killing 11 people and leaving two critically injured. Local officials attributed the assault to Boko Haram, and villagers buried the victims on the following day. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the northeast.
Why It Matters
The attack reflects the ongoing insurgency and security crisis in Nigeria's northeast, involving Boko Haram and related groups.
Timeline
2 Events
Burial of victims in Pubagu
April 22, 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, villagers said they buried the victims of the attack in Pubagu.
Attack on Pubagu village in Borno State
April 21, 2026
Late on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, militants attacked Pubagu, a remote village on the fringes of the Sambisa forest in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. The assault killed 11 people and left two others critically injured, according to local officials.