Boko Haram kills 5 farmers, kidnaps dozens in Borno on Independence Day

Barely hours after President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum promised adequate security for farmers in their independence message, Boko Haram terrorists struck again, massacring five farmers in Ngoshe Community, Gwoza Local Government Area of ​​Borno State.

According to a report by Pioneerthe terrorists kidnapped 15 farmers, including children, women, young and elderly, and then killed five of them, including Isa Musa Moh’d Diyara, Doglas, Salawuddin Suleman Dauda Lawan, Maryam Gwambran, Matan Kaka Mobil Aga, and Baba Amos . A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Jubril Zarana, also died while defending his people.

“We are sad to announce the abduction of about 15 farmers… by Boko Haram terrorists in Ngoshe, Gwoza LGA,” said a source. “The attack also resulted in the death of CJTF member Jubril Zarana and five other civilians. The terrorists ambushed the farmers while they were busy on their farms.”

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Despite efforts made by security agencies to protect the public, they were unable to detain the terrorists for long. Boko Haram militants later freed three female captives, revealing that other victims were being held hostage, including Anna Andrew Gadzawaga, Hauwa Braga, and two unidentified boys.

This devastating attack came as a reminder of the ongoing insecurity and humanitarian crisis in Borno State. “This is Independence Day, a day of celebration of freedom, human rights, progress and unity, but for our people, it is a day of sadness, despair, helplessness and total dilemma,” the source lamented.

The community asks for prayers and support as they face this helpless situation. “Our people suffer greatly from the lack of essential life support, but they choose to remain in their homeland because of their love for the country.”

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