The villagers of Mafa, previously evacuated due to threats from Boko Haram, were assured by officials of safety before returning—a decision that led to catastrophic attacks and the loss of at least 170 lives.
Islamic State West Africa Province, a splinter group of Boko Haram, has been responsible for a series of brutal attacks, with the massacre in Mafa surpassing the deadliest incidents from the previous year combined.
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