# Insurgency violence in Borno State, Nigeria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/insurgency-violence-in-borno-state-nigeria
> Updated: 2026-10-04T03:35:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

In the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, suspected militants launched an attack on villagers gathering firewood. Initial reports on October 2 indicated that at least 15 people, including young and elderly men, were killed after being bound and executed at close range. At that time, three individuals were reported missing.

By October 4, the death toll rose to at least 28 villagers. This increase followed the discovery of 13 additional bodies with gunshot wounds in nearby bushes. The attackers are identified as suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants. In response to the assault, military officials stated that troops have initiated clearance operations to pursue the attackers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Borno State: Suspected militants kill 28 villagers

Suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP militants killed at least 28 villagers collecting firewood in Borno State, Nigeria, during an ambush in the Marte Local Government Area.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borno-state-suspected-militants-kill-28-villagers

### 2026-10-02: Borno State: 15 killed in suspected Boko Haram attack

At least 15 people were killed and three remain missing after suspected Boko Haram terrorists ambushed villagers gathering firewood in Borno State, Nigeria.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borno-state-15-killed-by-suspected-boko-haram-militants

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