Boko Haram reportedly killed 17 fishermen, farmers for alleged support for ISWAP in Borno

Fighters Boko Haram reportedly killed more than 17 fishermen and farmers in Karanti Malanti Village in the Kukawa Regional Government, Borno State.

Residents told reporters on Saturday that the victims were attacked for alleged support for their rival groups, West African Province Islamic State, (Iswap).

The terrorists also kidnapped many others in the attack.

A leader of anti-jihadist operations in the community, Kolo Round, confirmed the attack.

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He added that at least 17 bodies had been found by his people while looking for more victims had been intensified.

He said: “So far 17 bodies have been found and the search for more corpses is ongoing.

“Boko Haram thinks fishermen and farmers around the lake supports Iswap, who is softer for them – even though they also kill fishermen and farmers when it was suitable for them.”

Boko Haram and Iswap have been at odds because of differences in ideology since 2016.

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