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Boko Haram Attack Claims Lives of 40 Farmers in Northeast Nigeria

A brutal attack by Boko Haram militants results in at least 40 farmer deaths in Borno state, Nigeria.

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  3. At Least 40 Farmers Killed by Boko Haram Militants in Northeast Nigeria, an Official Says

    The 2014 kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in the village of Chibok in Borno state — the epicenter of the conflict — captured the attention of the world.

    At Least 40 Farmers Killed by Boko Haram Militants in Northeast Nigeria, an Official Says

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Updated: Jan 13th, 2025, 11:20 AM ET

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In a recent attack in Borno state, Nigeria, Boko Haram militants killed at least 40 farmers, prompting calls for an investigation by Borno Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The ongoing violence, part of a larger conflict that has persisted since 2009, has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths and displacements. Governor Zulum urged residents to remain in designated safe zones, assuring a thorough investigation into the incident and a decisive response against the attackers.

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