Nine Killed, Four Injured in Boko Haram Attack on Malam Fatori – Borno Govt Assures Enhanced Security

Nine people have been confirmed dead and four others injured following a Boko Haram attack on Malam Fatori, a border community in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, located about 272 kilometres from Maiduguri.

In response, the Borno State Government, through a delegation led by the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, visited the community on behalf of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who is currently out of the country on official duty.

“We are here at the instance of His Excellency, Governor Zulum, to sympathize with the people of Malam Fatori over this tragic incident,” Mele stated. “The governor has assured that both the state government and the military will intensify efforts to secure the area.”

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Governor Zulum extended cash support of ₦500,000 to each bereaved family and ₦250,000 to each of the four injured individuals currently receiving medical treatment.

Security Measures and Caution Against Insurgent Collusion

As part of security efforts, Hon. Mele announced the deployment of excavators to dig defensive trenches around the town to help prevent future attacks from Boko Haram and ISWAP factions.

He issued a strong warning to residents:
“Anyone found collaborating with insurgents will face both divine and legal consequences. We will invoke the Holy Quran against those who aid terrorists in harming their own people.”

Resettlement of Additional 3,000 Households

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, revealed plans to resettle an additional 3,000 displaced families in Malam Fatori. This will bring the total number of resettled households in the area to 5,000.

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“Already, 2,000 families have been resettled. The government remains committed to supporting their return with the necessary security and resources,” Tar stated.

He also urged community members to remain vigilant, resilient, and prayerful, encouraging them to report any suspicious activity to security authorities.

The government delegation included:
• Jamna Bong, Member of the State Assembly representing Abadam
• Aminu Chamalwa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Internal Security
• Maina Mohammed Tar, community elder
• And other top officials.