By Muhammad Mamman
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the latest Boko Haram attack in Borno State, which left at least 63 people dead, including five soldiers and 58 civilians, in Daral-Jamal, a community along the Bama–Banki Road in the Sambisa Forest.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate described the killings as “senseless violence” and called for urgent national resolve to end the bloodshed.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic killing of scores of people, including gallant soldiers, in the recent Boko Haram attack on Daral-Jamal, Borno State. This senseless violence is a painful reminder of the heavy price our people continue to pay in the face of terror,” Atiku said in a post on X.
He extended condolences to the families of the victims, the people of Borno, and Governor Babagana Zulum, whose swift visit to the community he described as “commendable.” He prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for their loved ones.
The insurgents not only killed residents but also torched more than 20 houses, vehicles, foodstuffs and other belongings of resettled Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
Governor Zulum, who visited Daral-Jamal on Saturday, expressed grief and condemned the brutal attack, assuring residents of continued government support.
Atiku urged Nigerians to confront insurgency with renewed unity and determination, stressing that the sacrifices of both soldiers and civilians must inspire stronger security collaboration and an unwavering commitment to peace.
Meanwhile, the United Nations also condemned the killings. In a statement, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, called on authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and offered condolences to the victims’ families.
