Terrorists kill 5 farmers in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed five farmers on their farmlands in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Daily Trust gathered that the assailants attacked the farmers while working on their farms near the village on Saturday. Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) confirmed the Ngoshe attack, and another one in […]

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed five farmers on their farmlands in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Daily Trust gathered that the assailants attacked the farmers while working on their farms near the village on Saturday.

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) confirmed the Ngoshe attack, and another one in Mussa community, Akira/Uba local government areas, which also claimed three lives.

Ndume said he is working closely with state and federal governments, as well as the Nigerian Armed Forces, to strengthen security measures in rural communities.

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The Senator also called on residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security operatives to help forestall future attacks.

Meanwhile, at least 12 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have been killed by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State.

The operation, backed by fighter jets, was conducted from 29 to 30 August, a military source said.

He said troops cleared Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, and Gaza of terrorist activities, and later engaged and neutralised 12 insurgents in a heavy gun duel at a suspected terrorist location in Loskori Kura in Borno State.

The source said, “Troops recovered 8 AK-47 rifles and 8 AK-47 rifle magazines fully loaded with 7.62mm rounds of ammunition.”