By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
Simply hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum assured the nation of sufficient safety of their broadcasts marking Nigeria’s sixty fourth Independence Anniversary, experiences emerged that suspected Boko Haram terrorists kidnapped round 15 farmers within the Ngoshe neighborhood of Gwoza Native Authorities Space in Borno State.
It stays unclear whether or not the incident occurred on Tuesday, as the realm suffers from poor telecommunications. Unconfirmed experiences point out that tensions had been rising between terrorists and farmers as crops have been nearing harvest within the border communities of Cameroon and Gwoza.
Sources revealed that 5 of the kidnapped people have been killed, together with a member of the Civilian Joint Process Drive (CJTF), Jubril Dada Zarana, who actively collaborated with safety companies to thwart the assault.
Dependable sources said: “We sorrowfully announce the kidnapping of about 15 farmers, together with kids, girls, the younger, and the aged, by Boko Haram terrorists in Ngoshe, Gwoza LGA.
“The assault additionally resulted within the deaths of CJTF member Jubril Dada Zarana and 5 civilians.
“The terrorists ambushed the farmers whereas they have been engaged of their agricultural actions. The safety forces, together with the military and CJTF, made efforts to guard the neighborhood however couldn’t maintain off the attackers for lengthy.
“Jubril Dada Zarana was killed honorably whereas defending his individuals, and the opposite victims have been taken alive.
“After the terrorists transported the victims to their base, they mercilessly slaughtered 5 people: Isa Musa Moh’d Diyara, Doglas, Salawuddin Suleman Dauda Lawan, Maryam Gwambran, Matan Kaka Mobil Aga, and Baba Amos.
“Later, the terrorists launched three girls captives, who reported that the remaining victims, together with Anna Andrew Gadzawaga, Hauwa Braga, and two unidentified boys, have been nonetheless held hostage.
“Moreover, a number of the lacking victims embrace Babawo Kanin Shagari, Ummi Trabos, and Babson Yaron Trainer, amongst others.
“Expensive Gwoza Involved Residents, please preserve our individuals in your prayers as they endure this helpless scenario.
“As we speak, as we have fun Independence Day—a day for freedom, human rights, progress, and unity—our individuals face sorrow, despair, and helplessness.
“They’re struggling severely attributable to an absence of important assist, but they select to stay of their homeland out of affection for it.
“Neither the federal government nor NGOs are offering meals provides. The little farming they depend upon for survival requires risking their lives to reap their crops. Oh! Folks of Ngoshe and the neighboring villages (Gava, Agapalawa, Amuda, Chinene, Chikide, Dhugwade, Kwadale, Bokko, Barawa, Kughum, and many others.), solely God can come to our assist. Some residents of those villages are at present residing in Ngoshe.”
In a phone interview, the First Class Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, said: “I’ve tried to acquire particulars of the incident however have been unsuccessful as of press time. Nonetheless, I guarantee you that I’ll present updates as quickly as I’ve extra data, Insha Allah.”