The assault, which began late Thursday, forced a chaotic exodus and saw key infrastructure targeted. District Head Abdulrahman Abubakar reported fleeing his palace, which was set on fire along with a military barracks and numerous homes. The violence has created a relentless stream of displaced persons, with residents fleeing either to Cameroon or to the relative safety of the state capital, Maiduguri. Plea for reinforcements as security vacuum growsLocal leaders are urgently calling for military support. He appealed for immediate reinforcements to reclaim the town and prevent further militant advances, underscoring the growing security vacuum in the volatile region.