As the spate of killings and violent criminal activities continues in different parts of Nigeria, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday, confirmed that Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters killed 32 persons during an attack on a village in the troubled state.
The governor ot the Northeastern State confirmed that 32 persons were killed by Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in an attack on a village in the state. A statement by his spokesman, Mallam Isa Gusau, on Wednesday, said the 32 persons were killed last weekend by Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters around Mudu village, some 45 kilometres away from Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area of the state.
Gusau, while confirming the number of deaths in an update released to journalists in Maiduguri, also disclosed that six persons were injured while two escaped the attack unhurt.
Gusau stated, “Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is very disturbed by the unfortunate killing of fellow citizens at the weekend.
“Pending a full report, the governor was briefed by the Majority Leader of Borno State House of Assembly, Mohammed Dige, who represents Kala-Balge where the victims hailed from.
“From the lawmaker’s briefing, a total of 32 youths are believed to have been killed by the insurgents. The youths were not farmers but highly enterprising young men engaged in gathering metals, popularly called ‘Kayan Ajaokuta’, which are sold as raw materials for steel production.
“The victims were said to have gone to a deserted Mudu village, 45 kilometres away from Dikwa, in search of the raw materials. In the process, they were unfortunately ambushed by the insurgents. Six persons were injured during the ambush while two escaped unhurt.”
Gusau further said, “A team of soldiers, alongside the Chairman of Kala-Balge LGA, on Tuesday, recovered 14 bodies of victims who were apparently tied and shot at close range.
“Governor Zulum shares deeply the pains of bereaved families and the good people of Kala-Balge and is awaiting full report by the end of today before necessary measures.”
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