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Borno Government confirms killing of 40 farmers in terror attack
Borno State Government has confirmed the killing of 40 farmers in terrorist attack on Dumba community, near Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state.
The governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, while condemning the attack which was allegedly hatched on Sunday by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, also disclosed that many, who escaped the attack were still being traced for reunion with their families.
A statement, yesterday by the Borno State Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof Usman Tar read: “On Sunday 12 January 2025, armed militia suspected to be Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists attacked some farmers and fishermen at Dumba community, near Baga in Kukawa LGA.
“Investigation has commenced on the circumstances behind this attack. Initial report indicates about 40 farmers have been killed while many who escaped the attack are being traced for reunion with their families.
“The Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, condemns this attack in strong terms, and calls on the officers and men of Operation Hadin Kai to track and obliterate the insurgent elements that are operating at Dumba and other similar enclaves in the Lake Chad Area.
“Governor Zulum also commiserates with the victims and their families, while assuring them that those still missing will be found and reunited with the families.”
Quoting the governor, he said, “With deep sorrow and anguish, I received the sad news of the attack on Dumba where scores of our farmers and fishermen were killed by the terrorists.
“On behalf of the government, I sympathise with the victims’ families. Let me assure the citizens of Borno that this matter will be thoroughly investigated for further necessary action.
“Let me use this opportunity to call on the armed forces to track and deal decisively with the perpetrators of this heinous act of violence against our innocent citizens.”
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The historic performance of the team at the Games, is what led to Barr. Nyesom Wike’s approval that a special reception be held in their honour.
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Barr Wike is committed to the development of sports, and has always reiterated that he would continue to create an enabling environment for sports to thrive as part of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s focus to engage youths to help discover their potentials and empower them to be better.
Governor Babagana Zulum has condemned terrorists’ attack in the Dumba community, near Baga in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The governor condemned the attack which claimed at least 40 farmers and fishermen on Sunday and called on the officers and men of Operation Hadin Kai to track and obliterate the insurgent elements that are operating at Dumba and other similar enclaves in the Lake Chad Area.
The attack was said to have been carried out by Boko Haram and ISWAP elements operating in the area.
Zulum commiserated with the victims and their families and assured them that those still missing would be found and reunited with their families.
In a statement by the state’s Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, the governor said, “With deep sorrow and anguish, I received the sad news of the attack on Dumba where scores of our farmers and fishermen were killed by the terrorists.
“On behalf of the government, I sympathise with the victims’ families. Let me assure the citizens of Borno that this matter will be thoroughly investigated for further necessary action.
“Let me use this opportunity to call on the armed forces to track and deal decisively with the perpetrators of this heinous act of violence against our innocent citizens.
“It was observed that the farmers strayed off the security corridor established by the security agencies, and went into an enclave that is yet to be cleared. Such enclaves are usually prone to nocturnal attacks by marauding terrorists, as well as being contaminated with landmines.”
The governor called on citizens not to venture beyond the safety zones that are demarcated by the government and security agencies.
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