When Boko Haram invaded her village, they set houses ablaze. 60 year old Zaratu Marcus fled from her home, Gava in Gwoza, but left behind in panic her husband, whom had a mental illness. Some villagers told her that her husband was burnt alive in the house but other people claimed he was shot dead. Zaratu eventually escaped from Gava to Adamawa with her nine children, who live as displaced persons at the Damari camp along Girei road in Adamawa.

When Boko Haram invaded her village, they set houses ablaze. 60 year old Zaratu Marcus fled from her home, Gava in Gwoza, but left behind in panic her husband, whom had a mental illness. Some villagers told her that her husband was burnt alive in the house but other people claimed he was shot dead. Zaratu eventually escaped from Gava to Adamawa with her nine children, who live as displaced persons at the Damari camp along Girei road in Adamawa. Stock Photo
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Majority World CIC / Alamy Stock Photo

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2H0T77W

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5184 x 3456 px | 43.9 x 29.3 cm | 17.3 x 11.5 inches | 300dpi

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1 December 2015

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Immanuel Afolabi

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