The recent attack by Boko Haram in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where five farmers were killed and 15 others abducted, is a heartbreaking development. This came just after President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum had assured the public of better security measures. The incident reflects the persistent threat Boko Haram poses to communities in the northeast, despite ongoing efforts by security forces to combat their insurgency. The affected farmers were ambushed while working on their farms, underscoring the risks faced by civilians in conflict zones.