Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has paid a condolence visit to the families of the fishermen killed by terrorists at Mukdolo in Ngala Local Government Area of the state.

The Star had reported that no fewer than 35 fishermen from Dikwa town, the headquarters of Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State, were ambushed and killed by terrorists on Wednesday at riverbanks in Mukdolo, some kilometres away from Dikwa.

However, Zulum, on Friday, met all the families of the slain fishermen at the palace of the Shehu of Dikwa, Ibrahim Ibn Ibrahim El-Kanemi.

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“On behalf of the government and people, I am here to extend our sympathy to you over the killing of our brothers who had gone to earn a living.

“I urge you to take solace from the Almighty Allah, as He alone can take life. We pray that their souls shall rest in eternal peace,” the governor said.

Governor Zulum, who presented relief materials to each of the deceased families to support them during the mourning period, assured of continuous assistance to the families left behind by the victims.

Speaking on behalf of the families, the Shehu of Dikwa expressed appreciation to Zulum for the visit.

Dikwa was once occupied by Boko Haram around 2014 as a stronghold before it was liberated by the military, rebuilt by the government, and reoccupied.

The Star