Fighters of the Boko Haram sect have invaded farmlands in Makilwe village, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one farmer. Sources said the insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons sneaked into the farms on Tuesday evening. About eight farmers were also abducted by the terrorists. According to one of the sources, families of those abducted have been contacted by the sect who demanded millions of Naira as ransom.
Sources said the insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons sneaked into the farms on Tuesday evening.Fighters of the Boko Haram sect have invaded farmlands in Makilwe village, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one farmer.
“Boko Haram abducted eight farmers and killed one here at Makilwe village, which is three kilometers from Jere LGA headquarters, Khaddamari. The incident took place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, around 4pm. Boko Haram has increasingly targeted farmers, herders and loggers, accusing them of spying and passing information to the Nigerian military.
In 2020, the insurgents invaded a rice plantation in Zabarmari, a community in Jere Local Government Area, killing at least 43 farmers.
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