UPDATED: LG chair says 12 killed by terrorists in Adamawa

A terrorist attack occurred in a village in Adamawa State. The Gombi LGA Chairman reported that 12 people were killed, with others injured and abducted, in an attack on Nzangula village. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the attack happened in Zaranga village, with 11 dead bodies recovered.

The terrorists, suspected to be Boko Haram, invaded the community while residents were asleep, opening fire and setting houses ablaze. Several residents reportedly fled into nearby bushes and forests for safety. Search teams and security personnel are searching for missing people in the forest.

A resident told Daily Post Nigeria that his wife and two family members were among the dead. The attack has raised concerns over the security situation in parts of Adamawa, especially in areas where terrorist groups operate.

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