Borno gov’t confirms killing of 32 youths by Boko Haram

Borno State Government has confirmed that 32 youths were killed by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists around Mudu village, 45 kilometres away from Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.

Governor Babagana Zulum’s spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, revealed this in a press statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, he confirmed that six persons were injured while two escaped the attack unhurt.

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“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”, Gusau said.

“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 in Dikwa LGA, which is 45 kilometres away from Rann in Kala-Bakge, in search of the raw materials; but in the process, they were unfortunately ambushed by the insurgents. Six persons were injured during the ambush while two escaped unhurt”, he added.

“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”, the spokesman said.

“Governor Zulum shares deeply the pains of bereaved families and the good people of Kala-Balge and is awaiting a full report by the end of today before necessary measures”, Gusau added.

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