At least 20 fishermen have been killed in a brutal attack by Boko Haram insurgents in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno, according to local reports. The insurgents targeted the fishing community of Gadan Gari on Wednesday, opening fire on those working in the area around 11:00 GMT.
The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents as Nigeria grapples with a 16-year-long Islamist insurgency, led primarily by Boko Haram and its splinter group. This conflict has caused massive displacement, widespread human suffering, and severe economic losses, with civilians often caught in the crossfire.
Modu Ari, a member of the civilian joint task force, confirmed that insurgents stormed the area, killing at least 20 fishermen. Mustapha Kacahallah, a local resident, shared that his child was among the victims, and that more than 15 bodies had already been buried. The scale of the violence has left the community reeling in grief.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the military and Borno state officials have not yet issued a public statement on the attack. The region continues to struggle with the deepening effects of the ongoing insurgency, leaving local populations increasingly vulnerable.
The attack further underscores the growing instability in northeastern Nigeria, where civilians remain under constant threat from insurgent groups. As the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, calls for stronger security measures and greater international attention to the region’s plight have intensified.