The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) said it is appalled by the killing of rice farmers in Zabarmari, Borno state by Boko Haram insurgents.
The Chairman of the forum Governor Simon Lalong in a statement, said the entire country was deeply saddened over the killing of the innocent rice farmers who committed no crime, except to go to the farm to earn their living.
According to the statement signed by director of press, Dr. Makut Macham, Lalong said, “The tragic incident is a great setback to the efforts of Nigeria to attain domestic sufficiency in rice production as well as food security.”
“The forum has consistently worked with the Federal Government, security agencies and local support groups to ensure that farmers are protected in order to enable them carry out farming activities.”
Lalong added that despite the condemnable act, the forum will not relent in its support to security agencies to deal decisively with the terrorists and other criminals.
He commiserated with the families of the deceased farmers as well as the people and government of Borno State over the unfortunate incident.
