*…President Muhammadu Buhari reacts to killing of farmers in Borno
*…It’s a shame after 24hrs no Service Chief is sacked – Nigerians reacts to killing of farmers in Borno
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Sunday morning watched over 43 corpses, who were among those killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, prepared for burial.
The deceased who were farmers were killed on their way to their rice plantation in Kwashabe village, about 20 kilometres north of Maiduguri, Borno capital.
Residents who were at the burial ground told the governor that some other farmers were also taken away by the terrorist.
“Your Excellency, as you have seen here, 43 corpses were buried, but others have not been retrieved from the scene of the incident. Nobody can tell you the exact number of people killed. Some of the victims are still missing,” a resident (name concealed) , told the governor).
Speaking to the villagers, Governor Zulum said; “it is disheartening that more than 40 citizens were slaughtered while they were working in their farmlands,” and also expressed condolence.
“First of all, accept my deepest sympathy over this carnage, once again, that affects all of us and every human with conscience. I am told some persons are still missing. We have been discussing with the military since yesterday, Insha Allah the remaining people will be traced soon.
“Our people are in very difficult situations, they are in two different extreme conditions, in one side they stay at home they may be killed by hunger and starvation, on the other, they go out to their farmlands and risk getting killed by the insurgents. This is very sad.
“We are still appealing to the Federal Government to ensure recruitment of more our youths in the CJTF and hunters into the Nigerian military and the Civil Defence so that they can form part of the agro rangers that will protect farmers. We need many boots to protect farmlands and our youths understand the terrain. We will not lose hope because we have to remain optimistic about ending the insurgency” Zulum said.
President Muhammadu Buhari reacts to killing of farmers in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of the 43 farmers by Boko Haram members in Borno state.
The president, in a statement by Garba Shehu, his spokesman, said the government had given all the needed support to the armed forces “to take all necessary steps to protect the country’s population and its territory”.
“I condemn the killing of our hardworking farmers by terrorists in Borno state,” the president said.
“The entire country is hurt by these senseless killings. My thoughts are with their families in this time of grief.
“May their souls Rest In Peace.”
Nigerians reacts to killing of farmers in Borno
Nigerians on Social media has reacted over the killing of 43 farmers in Borno State.
Reacting through a micro blog, Twitter, many lambasted the President Buhari for not doing enough over the insecurity in the country, while others, specialy from the Northern parts lambasted the regional elders for not speaking up.
“All those Northerners that are still backing @MBuhari because he’s from the north even after this #ZabarmariMassacre are heartless and wicked people. Buhari means a total failure. 43 farmers were killed yesterday. I blame all our northern leaders for this insecurity,” social media user said.
https://twitter.com/XahraBKumbo/status/1332987396841988096?s=20
Princess Zarah, further said she is heartbroken following the happenings in the North.
“I’m typing this in tears, if we don’t speak out it may be you or i laying helplessly. Let’s raise our voices, Everything under @MBuhari administration is the worst of before. Economy zero, Security zero, development? Don’t you fear the day of accountability? #ZabarmariMassacre
https://twitter.com/XahraBKumbo/status/1332993563609718786?s=20
Also, reacting, the former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, opined that those behind Boko Haram terrorist should be crushed. According to him, “Boko Haram & its leader Abubakar Shekau are the greatest plague that has ever afflicted the Nigerian landscape. They must be CRUSHED & wiped off the face of the earth!
The killing of 43 farmers by Boko Haram represents a new low in the barbarity & savagery of this evil terrorist group. BH & its leader Abubakar Shekau are the greatest plague that has ever afflicted the Nigerian landscape. They must be CRUSHED & wiped off the face of the earth!
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) November 29, 2020
Another social media user said it’s so much disheartening that despite the incessant killings in the North, none of the President Buhari’s service chiefs has been sacked for inability to do their job.
If this doesn't move u to tears i dont know what will. 43 souls woke up & went to earn a living, only to be slaughtered like rams. 24hrs later nobody has been sacked, no major action taken, & in another 24hrs the outcry will end & we will move on. Allah Ya Isa #ZabarmariMassacre pic.twitter.com/4g7nzhKv7z
— Peacock (@dawisu) November 29, 2020
