Boko Haram Terrorists kill 58 civillians and five soldiers in Borno Community

Boko Haram Massacre in Borno: 63 Lives Lost in Darajamal Community Attack

In a devastating assault that has reignited fears across northeastern Nigeria, Boko Haram terrorists launched a brutal attack on Darajamal, a resettled community in Borno State, killing 58 civilians and five soldiers.

The incident occurred on the night of September 5, 2025, along the Bama-Banki road in the Sambisa Forest region, an area long plagued by insurgent violence.

Eyewitnesses reported that dozens of armed militants stormed the village on motorbikes, opening fire indiscriminately and torching homes, vehicles, and food supplies.

The attack left the community in ruins, with over 20 houses destroyed and scores of residents either killed, injured, or abducted.

Survivors described scenes of chaos and horror, with bodies strewn across the village and families fleeing into the bush for safety.

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum visited the site the following day to console grieving families and assess the damage. Visibly shaken, he condemned the attack in the strongest terms and called for the immediate deployment of newly trained Forest Guards to bolster local security. He emphasized the urgent need to protect vulnerable communities, especially those recently resettled after years of displacement.

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume also expressed outrage over the killings, describing the situation as deeply worrisome. He urged the federal government to prioritize national security and equip the military with advanced technology, including drones and attack helicopters, to combat the insurgency more effectively. Ndume advocated for the establishment of Armed Community Defence units to support the overstretched military forces, noting that local vigilantes and Civilian Joint Task Force members lack the firepower to confront well-armed terrorists.

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, issued a statement condemning the attack and calling for justice. He stressed that civilians should never be targets and urged authorities to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure the safe release of those abducted.

This latest massacre underscores the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram and its splinter groups, including ISWAP, despite years of military operations aimed at dismantling their networks. It also raises critical questions about the safety of resettled Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and the viability of closing IDP camps without robust security guarantees.

As the people of Darajamal mourn their dead and rebuild their shattered lives, the incident serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive and sustained efforts to restore peace and stability in Nigeria’s northeast.

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Darajamal Massacre: Military Retaliation Kills Over 30 Boko Haram Fighters as Community Mourns

Following the horrific attack on Darajamal community in Borno State, where Boko Haram terrorists killed 58 civilians and five soldiers, new developments have emerged that signal both grief and resistance.

Ground troops from the North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, supported by air components, launched a swift counteroffensive, reportedly killing over 30 of the fleeing insurgents on the night of the attack.

The assault, which occurred on September 5, 2025, left the resettled community devastated. In addition to the fatalities, an unspecified number of residents, mostly women and girls, were abducted, and more than 20 homes were razed. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum visited the site to console survivors and called for the immediate deployment of newly trained Forest Guards to bolster local security.

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume condemned the killings and urged the federal government to prioritize national security. He advocated for the use of advanced military technology, including drones and attack helicopters, and called for the establishment of Armed Community Defence units to support overstretched military forces.

The United Nations also weighed in, with Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Fall expressing deep sorrow and calling for justice. He emphasized that civilians must never be targets and urged authorities to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure the safe release of those abducted.

As the community grapples with the trauma, the incident has reignited urgent debates about the safety of resettled Internally Displaced Persons and the long-term strategy for combating insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast.

The military’s response, though swift, underscores the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram and the need for sustained, coordinated efforts to protect vulnerable populations.