Over 40 Farmers Killed in Suspected Militant Attack in Nigeria's Borno State

The attack, attributed to ISWAP and Boko Haram, highlights escalating violence and worsening food insecurity in the region.

At least 40 farmers were killed in the Dumba area of Borno State, with reports suggesting the death toll could exceed 100 according to local sources.
The attack is believed to have been carried out by fighters from ISWAP, reportedly as punishment for farmers encroaching on their territory without paying levies.
Borno State officials have called for a military response to track and eliminate the insurgent groups responsible for the violence.
Farmers had ventured beyond designated safe zones, which are enforced by the military to protect civilians from militant activity and landmines.
The ongoing conflict between Boko Haram and ISWAP has displaced over two million people and exacerbated food shortages in the region, further destabilizing local communities.