Maiduguri, Nigeria – At least 40 farmers have lost their lives in a horrific attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in Borno State, Nigeria.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening near the shores of Lake Chad, where militants executed a group of farmers in cold blood.
Borno State Information Commissioner Usman Tar confirmed the tragic event, stating that the attack was carried out by extremists linked to Boko Haram and its splinter faction, ISWAP. 
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum urged residents to remain within designated “safe zones” that have been cleared of militants and explosives by the military. He also called for a thorough investigation into the incident and assured the people of Borno that those responsible would be brought to justice.
Boko Haram, the extremist group responsible for this ongoing insurgency, began its violent campaign in 2009, seeking to impose a strict interpretation of Islamic law.
The conflict has spread beyond Nigeria’s borders, affecting neighboring countries and displacing millions of people.
The United Nations estimates that approximately 35,000 civilians have been killed and over 2 million displaced in northeastern Nigeria due to the violence. The 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State, brought global attention to the crisis and the brutality of the Boko Haram insurgency.
This latest attack underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by the region and the urgent need for concerted efforts to combat the threat posed by extremist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP.
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