Posted by Amarachi on Mon 06th Nov, 2023 - tori.ng
Several other people could not be unaccounted for following the alleged invasion by the insurgents on rice farmers in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday evening.
Over thirteen farmers were killed by Boko Haram insurgents in a recent attack in Borno State.
Reports obtained by Naija News on Monday morning revealed that several other people could not be unaccounted for following the alleged invasion by the insurgents on rice farmers in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday evening.
The insurgents reportedly invaded the rice fields, where the farmers were diligently harvesting their crops in the Karkut and Koshebe General Area of Mafa LGA, mercilessly slaughtering them using knives. As the search for the missing individuals persists, the Civilian Joint Task Force has confirmed the recovery of thirteen lifeless bodies.
“We are sad this incident is happening again this year, we lost more than a dozen of our farmers from Zabarmari who were attacked on Sunday evening while working on their rice fields in Mafa LGA.
“The whole town is sad, and we are mourning as we speak. Security agencies and CJTF are still searching for those who are missing, but 13 dead bodies have so far been recovered,” Daily Trust quoted a source to have said.
The security source further disclosed that prior to attacking the farmers, the terrorists, who were riding motorcycles, split into three groups.
He said the attackers opted to use cutlasses and knives instead of firearms, as per the source.
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As of Sunday night, nine corpses were retrieved, while the hunt for the remaining assailants who fled the scene is still underway, Naija News learnt.