Boko Haram kills eight youths in Borno

Youths across four communities in Mafa and Jere Local Government Areas of Borno State were on Thursday, June 22, killed by Boko Haram insurgents. 

Four of the youths were killed in Tamsu-Ngamdu, two in Baram-Karuwa and one in Shuwari, all in Mafa LGA while one was killed in Muna, Jere LGA.

Sherif Goni, a resident of Tamsu-Ngamdu told newsmen; 

“One of the youths, just about 16, who said he was spared by the killers to come and report the story, said those killed all had their hands tied at the back and shot.”

Governor Babagana Zulum who went around condoling the bereaved communities on Friday, June 23, urged security agents to be undeterred by the resurgence of terror activities. He also directed farmers go to the farms by 6 am and close by 5 pm.

He said; 

“Government is refining strategies at combating insecurity to facilitate the undertaking of farming and other economic activities.

“Farmers should, however, also augment the government’s efforts and design their respective community strategies for fighting insecurity.”