Four members of a local hunting group were killed in an ambush by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to a post shared Wednesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on his official X handle, the deadly attack occurred on Saturday, April 20, around 1:10 p.m. in Ajiri Gongo village.
The victims, identified as Bukar Hajjabe (50), Bulama Karim (45), Idrisa Gote (40), and Modu Aisami (38), were members of the Lawanti Ward Hunters Group.
They were reportedly on a hunting expedition when they were ambushed by the insurgents, who also carted away four pump-action rifles belonging to the group.
The Chairman of the hunters group, Ali Kulloma, reported the incident the following day, Sunday, April 21 at approximately 5:45 p.m.
In response, a combined team of security operatives was deployed to the area.
The bodies of the slain hunters were recovered and taken to the General Hospital in Dikwa, where they were confirmed dead.
They were later released to their families and buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
