Nigeria, July 29 -- At least two people have been reported killed by Islamist insurgents in Mandaragirau, in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

The insurgents also brutalised residents and burned over 60 houses.

Residents and community leaders told PREMIUM TIMES that the insurgents had attacked the community six times since 14 July, the latest incident forcing residents to flee into a temporary camp in Biu town.

Mandaragirau has witnessed several attacks in the recent past. However, the residents described the latest as the most devastating as the insurgents brutalised residents and burnt down houses.

They planted five explosives, which detonated and killed two farmers, Aliyu Adamu, a traditional ruler (Lawan of Mandaragira...