Boko Haram burns Borno schools

Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State – West Africa Province terrorists set ablaze primary and secondary schools in Kautikari village, Chibok local government area of Nigeria — Borno State. This attack, which occurred around 7pm on a Saturday, forced residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety, though no casualties were reported. This incident follows the abduction of pupils from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba weeks prior, who remain unaccounted for. The destruction of public infrastructure marks an escalation in the terrorists' tactics, as previous attacks on Kautikari village did not involve property destruction. State authorities, including the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force spokesperson Nahum Kenneth Daso, have yet to issue an official statement, raising concerns about the government's response to insurgent activity in Nigeria's North-East, which threatens to deepen the educational crisis.