In the North East region of Nigeria, a horrifying incident unfolded in the Kukawa axis of Borno State. Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists ruthlessly beheaded 21 herders who had unknowingly trespassed into the terrorists’ hideouts with their cattle. The herders were accused of spying on the terrorists for the Nigerian military and other security agencies in the region. Instead of using guns, the terrorists silently used machetes to carry out these gruesome killings.
This attack was not an isolated incident. The terrorists also intercepted a group of Fulani herdsmen in the same area, killing six more individuals for the same reasons. In addition to the loss of lives, the terrorists also stole a significant number of cattle from the herders’ settlements.
Meanwhile, in Katsina State, a separate tragedy occurred when armed terrorists abducted 14 individuals from the Modogora community while they were working on a farm. Among the abductees were women and children, who were forcibly taken into a nearby forest. This was just one of four attacks that took place in different communities within the council on the same day, resulting in the abduction of around 40 people, primarily farmers.
In Plateau State, the Commissioner of Police expressed his frustration with the residents’ lack of cooperation with security operations. He emphasized that without the support and willingness of the community to provide information, the police cannot efficiently carry out their duties. He commended the citizens of the South East for their promptness in reporting activities of a separatist group, as it helped security operatives prevent potential harm.
These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges faced by communities in Nigeria due to the activities of terrorist groups and criminal elements. The loss of innocent lives, the fear instilled in communities, and the economic impact of such attacks further underscore the urgent need for enhanced security measures and cooperation between the authorities and the public.
