Boko Haram Attack On Rice Farm: Death Toll Hits 110

The number of the dead from the Boko Haram onslaught on rice farmers in Koshobe village near Maiduguri has hit 110, the United Nations Office in Nigeria reported on Sunday.

The increase came following the discovery of more bodies in the onslaught against the farming community by the terrorists.

Responding to the development, United Nations Coordinator, for Nigeria  Edward Kallon, said he was outraged and horrified by the attack on civilians “carried out by non-state armed groups in villages near Borno State capital.”

“At least 110 civilians were ruthlessly killed and many others were wounded in this attack.  Reports we are receiving are indicating that these innocent farmers were the victims of this callous violence.

“I extend my sincere condolences to the families of the civilians who lost their lives in this atrocious attack. I also wish a speedy recovery to those who were wounded in the incident.

“We have also received reports that several women may have been kidnapped. I call for their immediate release and return to safety.

“My thoughts are also with the rural communities in the area, who are shocked by the brutality of yesterday’s attack and fear for their safety.

“The entire UN system and the humanitarian community working to provide life-saving and development assistance to the most vulnerable in Borno State are outraged by the incident. Such direct attacks against innocent civilians jeopardize the ability for the most vulnerable people to survive the adversity they are facing, and which we are striving to alleviate.

“The incident is the most violent direct attack against innocent civilians this year. I call for the perpetrators of this heinous and senseless act to be brought to justice,” he said.

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