Boko Haram Kills 15 Farmers in Borno State Attack

On Wednesday, Boko Haram fighters attacked farmers in Borno State, specifically across the Ala, Gumna, and Musune wards, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 individuals. The bodies were recovered on Thursday morning, with three additional persons reported missing, believed to have been abducted by the insurgents.

DSP Kenneth Nahum Daso, the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, confirmed the fatalities and stated that investigations are ongoing to locate the missing individuals. A relative of one of the victims described the brutal execution-style killings, where victims were ambushed while harvesting crops and shot in the head at close range.

Local community members assisted in retrieving and burying the bodies according to Islamic rites. Amnesty International condemned the attack, labeling it a horrific violation of international humanitarian law and emphasizing the need for Nigerian authorities to take immediate action to protect vulnerable populations in the region.