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flag Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa attacks on farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State more than doubled in 2025, endangering resettlement efforts despite limited military protection.

flag In northeastern Nigeria’s Borno State, farmers face escalating dangers returning to farmland amid a surge in attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, with farmer-targeted violence more than doubling in 2025 compared to 2024. flag Despite the government’s Agro Rangers program, which provides limited military escorts, many displaced families live in temporary shelters and travel under armed protection, fearing kidnapping and death. flag Critics say the 600-ranger force is too small to cover vast rural areas, and aid groups warn that rapid resettlement efforts endanger lives. flag Survivors recount traumatic abductions, and experts stress that long-term security and infrastructure remain lacking, leaving food insecurity and danger widespread.

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