On Wednesday, suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched an attack on farmers in Ala and Musune wards of Marte Local Government Area in Borno State, Nigeria. The incident occurred in the evening, with the victims being ambushed on their farmlands. According to local sources, 15 bodies out of 18 people who went to the farms were found and buried on Thursday. The search for the remaining three individuals continued.
The Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police command, Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident on Friday. He stated that efforts by security forces were ongoing to determine the whereabouts of the missing persons. Daso said that 15 people were killed in the attack, while others remained missing. He added that details of the incident were still sketchy and that the police would provide updates as more information became available.
Local sources revealed that the victims were peasant farmers and firewood gatherers, including young men, married men, and elders. They were carrying out their daily activities when they were ambushed by the terrorists. The sources alleged that the victims were bound, forced to lie down, and executed at close range. Some of the victims were reportedly decapitated, making identification difficult.
Community members retrieved the bodies from the scene and buried them according to Islamic rites. The victims were local residents who ventured into the surrounding bush to gather firewood to earn a living or cook for their families. The attack has been condemned by human rights organization Amnesty International, which described the killings as horrific.
Amnesty International strongly condemned the killing of at least 15 people on October 1, 2026, in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The organization stated that the targeting of civilians by non-state actors constituted a grave violation of international humanitarian law. Amnesty International called on the Nigerian authorities to take immediate, transparent, and human-rights-compliant measures to protect vulnerable communities living in the region.
The killing of 15 farmers in Borno State has raised concerns about the security situation in the region. The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria. The Nigerian authorities have been urged to take action to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further attacks.
Key points
- Boko Haram terrorists killed 15 farmers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria.
- The victims were ambushed while carrying out their daily activities, including farming and firewood gathering.
- Amnesty International condemned the attack, describing the killings as horrific and a grave violation of international humanitarian law.
