The United Nations has added its voice to the ruthless killing of about 43 farmers in the Borno State last Saturday by the deadly Boko Haram group.
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The UN in its reaction has also revealed at least 110 civilians were ruthlessly killed and many others were wounded in this attack.
Mr. Edward Kallon, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria speaking on behalf of the UN says he is outraged and horrified by the gruesome attack against civilians carried out by non-state armed groups in villages near Borno State capital Maiduguri. He said;
In early afternoon of 28 November, armed men on motorcycles led a brutal attack on civilian men and women who were harvesting their fields in Koshobe and other rural communities in Jere Local Government Area. Reports we are receiving are indicating 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.”
He also expressed his fear over the direct attacks against innocent civilians saying it jeopardize the ability for the most vulnerable people to survive the adversity they are facing, and which the United Nations is striving to alleviate
