Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to the gruesome killing of farm workers at the Zabarmari rice plantation on Saturday in Borno State.

The initial 43 deaths recorded has reportedly risen to a total of 76 casualties, according to authorities.

Speaking on his verified Twitter handle four days after, Osinbajo revealed that he is devastated by the acts of violence which survivors said was carried out by at least 40 Boko Haram terrorists.

He added that himself and the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) confirm that they must continually review conventional means of dealing with Nigeria’s security challenges.

Osinbajo vowed that the Buhari government will ensure that justice is served.

His tweet read:

“We suffered a major tragedy when terrorists attacked the Borno Farming Community. As a brother, father and Nigerian, I am incredibly devastated by these acts of violence.

“The President and I acknowledge that we must continually review the conventional means of dealing with some of these security challenges, especially the randomness.

“I have spoken to Governor Babagana Zulum and former Governor Kashim Shettima. A lot more focus will be placed on local intelligence and community policing so we receive information quickly and react faster.

“Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on the farming community in Borno State. We will ensure justice is served.”

We suffered a major tragedy when terrorists attacked the Borno Farming Community.

As a brother, father and Nigerian, I am incredibly devastated by these acts of violence. pic.twitter.com/dqQyqDVA7S

— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) December 2, 2020