Boko Haram attacks in the Lake Chad region continue to terrorize local populations. On Wednesday August 3, a series of attacks took place in the locality of Darak, located on several islands in Lake Chad, killing five civilians.
According to the mayor of the district of Darak, Ali Ramat, these attacks bear the signature of Boko Haram, although the sect has not claimed responsibility for these acts of violence. Fishermen seem to be particularly targeted, with numerous kidnappings and acts of barbarism, such as butchering, perpetrated to sow terror among the local populations. Some fishermen are spared so that they can bring news of these attacks to families, thus heightening the anguish of the whole community.
Alarmingly, Boko Haram seems to be strengthening its presence in the Darak region, which has often been used as a rear base by the group’s terrorists. Local authorities claim that Boko Haram members even collect taxes from fishermen, defying authorities and instilling a constant climate of fear among locals who constantly fear for their lives and those of their loved ones.
These attacks underline the urgency of the security situation in the Lake Chad region. The lives of civilians are deeply affected, and it is imperative that concrete measures are taken to end this violence and protect local populations. Efforts to fight Boko Haram must be intensified, strengthening cooperation between the countries of the region and mobilizing the necessary resources to deal with this terrorist threat.
It is important that the international community remain mobilized in the face of this situation and provide support to the countries affected by the attacks of Boko Haram. The fight against terrorism cannot be left solely to the countries concerned, it is a responsibility that concerns us all. By working together, we can end the terror of Boko Haram and provide a safer future for the people of Lake Chad