By Ephraim Osaivbe Itota

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly killed a yet-to-be-known number of farmers in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Super Fm gathered that the incident occurred around 5 pm on Sunday in a village called Kayakura in Kukawa.

Residents in the area who confirmed the incident said many farmers were abducted by the terrorists.

“There was no sign of any invasion. We were seated and before you know, we started hearing gunshots and people running for cover” a resident simply identified as Tijanni said.

Meanwhile, another resident, Aisha Mohammad said some persons have gone missing in the community.

“I do not have records. But there are faces that we could no longer find among us. A sister of mine has been looking for her son who went to the farm since yesterday” she said.

“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”

“Initial report indicates about 40 farmers have been killed while the whereabouts of many who escaped the attack are being traced for reunion with their families. The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, condemns this attack in strong terms, 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”

He said Zulum commiserates with the victims and their families while assuring that those still missing will be found and reunited with their families.

“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 sympathies 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” he said.