AT LEAST 15 PEOPLE DIED IN BORNO AS ISWAP LAUNCHES NEW ATTACK

In a recent strike, militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have sadly killed at least fifteen fisherman and injured a number of others.

Borno State’s Kukawa Local Government Area was the scene of the most recent incident.

According to information obtained, the attack happened on Sunday night at around 10:40 p.m. while the fishermen were getting ready for their nighttime fishing excursions in the Tumbun Rogo Kangarwa Ward, which is situated on Lake Chad’s edge.

According to reports, the ISWAP militants moved quickly into the area, rounded up the fisherman, and then opened fire on them.

“They came and opened fire on our people, 15 people were killed, while others, who managed to escape, sustained varying degrees of injury and are currently receiving treatment at Cross Kauwa,” Daily Trust quoted a source saying.

Another who spoke to journalists on condition of anonymity said ISWAP often targets fishermen when their logistics are blocked by the military, and then steal from them.

“We have buried 15 persons according to Islamic rite on Monday morning.

“They carted away all our smoked fish. Even though many of our people are still missing, we have searched the nearby bushes and we haven’t found them.

“This incident has left us (the fishing community) in a state of shock. This is the third time they attacked us. We urge the authorities to take action to ensure our security and safety,” the source reportedly said.