Nine Persons Killed in Boko Haram Invasion of Borno Community

Boko Haram militants stormed the town of Malam Fatori in Borno state’s Abadam LGA, killing nine and injuring four others.

According to accounts, the tragedy occurred 272 kilometers from the state capital, Maiduguri.

The state administration stated that Borno Governor Babagana Zulum sent a delegation to express his condolences to the victims.

Sugun Mai Mele, the commissioner of local government and emirate affairs, led the squad.

The statement continued: “We are here to offer our condolences to the people of Malam Fatori for the recent unfortunate attack at the request of His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who is currently abroad on an official assignment.”

He assured that the military and the Borno State administration would work tirelessly to protect the town.

Because of its strategic importance, we are committed to ensuring the stability of Malam Fatori, a local government area. We encourage people to be more resilient and to pray in order to avoid similar situations in the future.

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To deter future attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents, the commissioner declared that excavators would be employed to build trenches around the local government buildings.

Mai Mele warned residents not to work with militants in any form, as those found guilty will face divine punishments.

The four injured victims each received N250,000 in government support, while each bereaved family received N500,000.

Usman Tar, the commissioner for information and internal security, announced plans to move 3,000 displaced people to Malam Fatori, bringing the total number of resettled households to 5,000.

“The government of Borno state has already relocated 2,000 households, and it intends to relocate an additional 3,000 households shortly, bringing the total number of resettled households to 5,000,” Tar told journalists.

“I want to reassure the people that the state government is prepared to make the required security arrangements, giving them the resources and protection they need to prolong their stay in their country.”

Tar encouraged residents to inform the police if they saw anything odd.