Reports indicate that a tragic attack by Islamic militants in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state has resulted in the deaths of at least 40 farmers. The incident, which occurred on January 12, 2025, is believed to have been carried out by extremists associated with the Boko Haram group and its faction loyal to the Islamic State group in the Dumba community of Borno. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has urged civilians to remain in designated “safe zones” that have been cleared of extremist threats.
Governor Zulum has called for a thorough investigation into the attack and has appealed to the armed forces to take swift action against the perpetrators. The Boko Haram group, which emerged in 2009 with the aim of opposing Western education and enforcing a radical interpretation of Islamic law, has caused immense suffering in the region. The conflict has claimed the lives of 35,000 civilians and displaced over 2 million people in northeastern Nigeria.
The abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in the village of Chibok in Borno state in 2014 drew global attention to the crisis. Governor Zulum’s commitment to addressing the recent attack underscores the urgent need for security measures to protect innocent citizens from further violence.
Published – January 13, 2025 07:51 pm IST
