Boko Haram suspects invade Dapchi, burn police station, telecoms masts
Metro Boko Haram suspects invade Dapchi, burn police station, telecoms masts Published on April 28, 2026 By Shehu Usman Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly invaded Dapchi, the headquarters of Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to reports, the assailants stormed the community yesterday at about 11 p.m. DAILY POST exclusively spoke to a resident who pleaded anonymity. Speaking from an undisclosed location, he said, “Boko Haram terrorists invaded our community yesterday at about 11 pm. They burnt three telecommunication masts, a police station, a hospital ambulance, and a primary healthcare facility, carted away motorcycles, and snatched phones from locals.” According to him, the assailants spent three hours operating in the town unchallenged. “The town currently has no telecommunication services. As we speak, I have to go to a neighbouring community to get network service,” the source added. As of the time of filing this report, the army and police have yet to issue an official statement on the reported attack. This is the second time suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked the community in less than a month, with the last attack occurring on April 4, 2026. Don't Miss Nigerian Army neutralises terrorist, destroys camps in Zamfara You may like Amnesty International raises alarm over killing of 29 people by Boko Haram in Adamawa Twenty killed in fresh Boko Haram attack on Borno community Borno: Fate of 404 abductees unclear as Boko Haram deadline elapses Twelve victims escape Boko Haram captivity in Borno Senate urges Nigerian govt to rescue 416 Boko Haram captives in Borno You may never see them again – Boko Haram gives govt 72 hours over victims