The Federal Government has condemned the killing of farmers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, describing the attack as unacceptable and a threat to the safety of farming communities.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, expressed concern over the incident, warning that attacks on farmers could undermine efforts to create a safe and productive environment for agricultural activities.
Kyari called on security agencies to intensify efforts to protect farmers and other rural residents against attacks, while urging them to apprehend those responsible for the killings.
He also called for intensified search and rescue efforts for the farmers who remain missing following the attack.
According to the minister, the safety of farmers is essential to sustaining agricultural production and strengthening Nigeria’s food security.
Fifteen farmers were reportedly killed by suspected terrorists while working on their farms in the area, while three others were reported missing.
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The minister said the Federal Government remained concerned about the security challenges confronting farming communities and stressed the need for concerted efforts to protect agricultural workers.
He urged relevant authorities to ensure that those behind the attack are brought to justice, while measures are strengthened to prevent similar incidents.
The incident has renewed concerns over the security of farmers in parts of the country, where insecurity continues to disrupt agricultural activities and threaten the livelihoods of rural communities.
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