At least 40 farmers were killed during a weekend attack in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. This marks the latest incident of violence to strike the conflict-ridden region.
According to a report by WION on Tuesday, the Borno State Governor has stated that the attack, which occurred on Sunday, is believed to have been carried out by terrorists from Boko Haram and its breakaway faction loyal to the Islamic State.
The assault took place in Dumba Community, Borno. The governor has called for an investigation by the Armed Forces. This is not the first such attack by Boko Haram; in 2014, the group gained worldwide attention for kidnapping 276 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno, the heart of the ongoing conflict.
Boko Haram began its insurgency in 2009, claiming to oppose Western education and impose its version of Islamic law. The conflict has since become Africa’s longest-running war against terrorism, spreading to neighboring countries.
Boko Haram’s rise to prominence came in 2014 with the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls from the village of Chibok in Borno State, an event that drew widespread international condemnation and brought global attention to the insurgency.
Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to combat the group, Boko Haram’s tactics of violence, abductions, and bombings have led to significant instability in the region. The group has consistently targeted civilians, military personnel, and government structures, making it one of the most notorious terrorist organizations in Africa.
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