{"id":53028,"date":"2024-10-18T16:38:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/?p=53028"},"modified":"2024-10-18T16:38:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:38:32","slug":"insurgents-behead-nine-fishermen-in-gruesome-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/insurgents-behead-nine-fishermen-in-gruesome-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurgents behead nine fishermen in gruesome attack"},"content":{"rendered":"

Residents of Konduga town in Borno State say they are alarmed and shocked by the \u2018horrific and grisly slaughter\u2019 of nine fishermen who were found beheaded<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nine fishermen have been beheaded in what locals have described as a \u201chorrific and grisly\u201d attack by insurgents in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
\nThe gruesome killings occurred on Wednesday, October 16.<\/p>\n

Mallum Kyari, a displaced man who escaped the deadly attack, told RNI that the insurgents \u2013 thought to be members of the Jam\u0101\u2019at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da\u2019way Wa\u2019l-Jih\u0101d (JAS), more commonly referred to as Boko Haram \u2013 were \u201cbrutal and cruel\u201d.
\nHe said his brother was among those beheaded.<\/p>\n

The fishermen \u2013 all displaced men who stayed in a community camp in Konduga town \u2013 were camping at the riverside and were attacked while they were sleeping.
\n\u201cBecause of all the rain, the river is very full and there are lots of fish. Many people have been going to the river to fish. We went on Tuesday. We decided to stay overnight on the riverbank so that we could catch more fish.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe place where we spent the night is regarded as quite safe because it is close a military base. But, on Wednesday night, while we were sleeping, the Boko Haram arrived. Although they had guns, they did not use them because they did not want to alert the soldiers. No one heard them and no one came to our rescue.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs soon as I saw the armed men, I realised they were about to attack us. I ran into the bushes. I was terrified but I managed to get away. I hid in the bushes for a long time. With the help of Almighty Allah, I managed to escape.<\/p>\n

\u201cSadly, my brother was not so lucky. He and eight other fishermen were slaughtered like animals. The attack was horrific and grisly. The Boko Haram had cutlasses, axes and knives \u2013 one by one the fishermen were slaughtered. It was sickening.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe insurgents did not shoot a single bullet. The military base is close by, so they did not fire their guns because it would have made a loud noise and the soldiers would have come.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thought we would be safe if we stayed so close to the base. We have spent days and nights there previously without any problems. Even this time, we arrived on Tuesday, fished all day and spent the night peacefully. On Wednesday we fished again. We were sleeping when the insurgents came. If I had not heard them, I would have been slaughtered too.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bodies of the slain fishermen have been recovered and buried according to Islamic rites. May Allah grant them eternal peace,\u201d Kyari said.<\/p>\n

Abana Mammodube (not his real name), a displaced man from Konduga town, said people in the area were shocked and frightened by the killings.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is fairly common for insurgents to abduct people \u2013 particularly farmers and fishermen \u2013 for ransom. But there has not been such a gruesome attack in which people were beheaded for a long time.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone is alarmed. Now we are too afraid to go into the forest to fetch firewood or to go to our lands to farm. Fishermen are also scared \u2013 they do not want to go to the river. It\u2019s a problem because that is how the people in this area make a living \u2013 by fishing and farming. Others collect firewood, some of which they use, the rest they sell.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe insurgents usually kidnap people. They demand a ransom of around \u20a6500,000 from the families and they will not release their captives until they get the money. Sometimes they demand food and cellphones as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the worst attack of its kind in recent times. It is truly shocking. Everyone is worried.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mammodube said people in the town were pleading with the Borno State government to beef up security.<\/p>\n

\u201cStringent security measures are needed to ensure the protection of lives and property of the people, especially farmers and fishermen in riverine and agrarian communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ali Kawo, a local hunter, confirmed that the fishermen were displaced persons who lived with their wives and children in a community camp in Konduga town.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe nine fishermen were brutally slaughtered. The attack seemed to be well planned. The insurgents were quiet. They crept up on the sleeping men and attacked them with cutlasses, axes and knives. Every one of them was beheaded.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe attack is very worrisome not only for the inhabitants of Konduga town but also for security operatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight now, the military, Civilian Joint Task Force members, local hunters, vigilantes and other security operatives have intensified daily patrols into the nearby forests to try to curtail further deadly attacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are on high alert and we will not rest. We are doing our best to protect our dear people, particularly the farmers and fishermen. May Allah help us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

SHETTIMA LAWAN MONGUNO<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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