Incident Summary:

11/19/2016: Assailants raided Makalama, Borno, Nigeria. There were no reported casualties, although the village was set on fire during the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Boko Haram.

GTD ID:
201611190058

When:
2016-11-19

Country:
Nigeria

Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Borno

City:
Makalama

Location Details:
The incident occurred in Makalama village, 15 km from Chibok.

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Type of Attack (more) Facility/Infrastructure Attack
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Private Citizens & Property
Name of Entity Makalama Village
Specific Description Village
Nationality of Target Nigeria
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage Yes
Extent of Property Damage Minor (likely < $1 million)
Value of Property Damage Unknown
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Unknown Explosive Type
Incendiary Arson/Fire
Weapon Details
A roadside bomb and fire were used in the attack.
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?No
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) Yes
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) No
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Claimed Responsibility
Boko Haram No
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators 0
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties 0 Fatalities / 0 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 0
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 0
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"Shekau tops new list of 55 wanted Boko Haram terrorists," Daily Sun, November 22, 2016.
"JUST IN: Boko Haram almost burnt down village just 15 km from Chibok," Naij.com, November 21, 2016.