Boko Haram Attack Worsens Nigeria's Food Crisis

At least 40 farmers were killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP militants in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State. The attack occurred in the Dumba community, highlighting the ongoing insurgency that has claimed over 35,000 lives and displaced more than two million people since 2009. Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum condemned the attack and urged the military to 'track and deal decisively' with the perpetrators. Authorities reported that the farmers had strayed outside a military-designated 'safe zone' known for insurgent activity and landmines. The attack exacerbates an ongoing food crisis in the region, worsened by recent flooding and insecurity. The Nigerian government continues to face challenges in controlling the insurgency and securing the region for its residents.