By Suleiman Anyalewechi
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday September 7, 2025, described as senseless and dastardly ,the gruesome attacks on Daral-Jamal community ,Bama/Banki Road close to the dreaded Sambisa Forest that left as many as 63 persons dead , including five soldiers.
The Source reports that the night-time attack carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on the resettlement enclave on Friday September 5, also, resulted in many homes razed, with several people believed to have been displaced.
Eye witness accounts informed that the attack occurred at about 8.30.pm on Friday, with several armed insurgents shooting sporadically and razing homes and other structures.
No fewer than 20 houses and over 10 vehicles were burnt down during the attack
The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on a visit to the beleaguered community on Saturday, September 6, sympathized with the survivors and relations of the victims.
In a statement on his official site Sunday, the former Vice President, while sympathizing with the relations of the victims, the Daral-Jamal community, and the entire people of Borno state, also called for end to the orgy of blood- letting in the country.
“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.
“My heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved families, the resilient people of Borno State and Governor Zulum whose swift compassion in visiting the affected community is commendable.
“May the Almighty Allah grant the departed Al-Jannah Firdaus and comfort their loved ones .
“As a Nation, we must confront this menace with unity and renewed resolve. The sacrifices of our soldiers and civilians must inspire stronger community security, deeper collaboration, and unwavering commitment to peaceh”, Atiku Abubakar wrote on his official site,
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