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Boko Haram terrorists slaughter 40 persons

Boko Haram fighters have killed 40 persons in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.

The incident happened on Sunday, according to Daily Trust report.

The terrorists are said to have rounded up their victims, after which they began to slaughter them.

A federal lawmaker, Hon. Zainab Gimba, reportedly confirmed the incident to BBC Hausa Service.

Some of the victims were scavengers and farmers.

The report quoted Zagazola Makama, a security analyst in Lake Chad, as saying that the terrorists attacked peasant farmers with machetes.

“Over 40 farmers were killed and some of the bodies were dismembered while some were tied up and their throats slit by the terrorists.

“The victims were buried on Monday with residents saying many others are yet to be accounted for,” Zagazola said.

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