ISWAP Militants Kill at Least 40 Farmers in Borno State, Nigeria

Borno State Information Commissioner Usman Tarar confirmed on Monday that militants from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked farmers in Dumba, a town located on the shores of Lake Chad, on Sunday night. The attack left at least 40 farmers dead, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing violence in northeastern Borno State, a region already ravaged by conflict.

The jihadists, believed to be members of ISWAP, reportedly targeted the farmers while they were working in the fields. The brutality of the attack has sent shockwaves through local communities already grappling with the impacts of insurgency in the region.

Borno State, which has long been a hotspot for extremist violence, has witnessed frequent attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP militants. The recent killings underscore the growing insecurity in the area, where farmers and civilians continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing conflict.

Authorities are investigating the incident, but the perpetrators remain at large. The killings have drawn widespread condemnation, and international calls for increased efforts to combat extremist violence in the region are growing louder.