
At least 20 fishermen were killed in a tragic attack by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state on Wednesday.
The insurgents stormed the fishing village of Gadan Gari at approximately 11:00 GMT, opening fire on unsuspecting residents.
Victims were primarily fishermen working in the area, according to local security officers and witnesses.
Modu Ari, a member of the civilian joint task force, confirmed the scale of the assault.
He described the attackers as heavily armed and relentless, targeting the community with precision.
Mustapha Kacahallah, a grieving resident, revealed that his child was among the victims of the massacre.
More than 15 people have already been buried, underscoring the devastating toll on the community.
For 16 years, Nigeria has struggled against Boko Haram and its offshoot, ISWAP, in a brutal insurgency that has displaced millions and left a deep humanitarian crisis.
The region remains mired in fear, with frequent attacks disrupting lives and livelihoods.
Neither the military nor Borno state officials have issued a statement on the incident, leaving survivors grappling with the aftermath in silence.
The attack highlights the ongoing peril faced by communities in northeastern Nigeria, as the fight against insurgency rages on.