Overview

• The nighttime assault struck Darul Jama near the Nigeria–Cameroon border on Friday, with fighters on motorbikes shooting residents and torching homes.
• Borno Governor Babagana Zulum visited the community Saturday and confirmed more than 60 deaths, as local tallies ranged from about 55 to 70.
• Residents said they had warned the military for days about militants gathering nearby, and some soldiers were reported among those killed.
• A security source attributed the raid to Boko Haram commander Ali Ngulde, as survivors described house-to-house killings and widespread arson.
• Many victims were recently relocated from the closed Bama IDP camp, renewing scrutiny of return policies during a 2025 surge in jihadist attacks.