Crime
Suspected terrorists kill 75-year-old farmer in Borno’s Konduga LGA
Suspected terrorists kill 75-year-old farmer in Borno’s Konduga LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have shot and killed a 75-year-old farmer, Bukar Tijjani, while he was working on his farmland in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, according to relative of the deceased.
The victim was ambushed and shot in the back by the assailants while tending to his farm.
The troops of Operation HADIN Kai were immediately alerted and mobilised to the scene
The team documented the scene and evacuated the victim to the General Hospital in Konduga. He was subsequently referred to the State Specialists Hospital in Maiduguri, where he was confirmed dead on arrival by medical personnel.
His body has since been released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Suspected terrorists kill 75-year-old farmer in Borno’s Konduga LGA