Zulum’s aide confirms killing of 32, says victims not farmers

…14 bodies recovered, search ongoing

Thirty-two persons were killed by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists around Mudu village, Borno State last weekend. 

This was disclosed on Wednesday by spokesman to Governor Babagana Zulum, Malam Isa Gusau in a statement in Maiduguri.

Mudu is about 45 kilometers from Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area of the state.

The statement said the victims were not farmers but young men who were engaged in gathering metals and scraps

It also confirmed that six persons were injured while two escaped the attack unhurt. 

Fourteen corpses have been recovered, while search is continuing to find the remains of the other victims.

“Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is very disturbed by the unfortunate killing of fellow citizens at the weekend. Pending a full report, the governor was briefed by the Majority Leader of Borno State House of Assembly, Mohammed Dige, who represents Kala-Balge where the victims hailed from.

“From the lawmaker’s briefing, a total of 32 youths were believed to have been killed by the insurgents. The youths were not farmers but highly enterprising young men engaged in gathering metals popularly called ‘Kayan Ajaokuta’ which are sold as raw materials for steel production.

“The victims were said to have gone to a deserted Mudu village in Dikwa Local Government Area, which is 45 kilometers away from Rann in Kala-Bakge, in search of the raw materials; but in the process, they were unfortunately ambushed by the insurgents.

“Six persons were injured during the ambush while two escaped unhurt,” the statement said.