Boko Haram Invades Adamawa Community, Kills residents, burn down Houses
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have invaded Bitirhuya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing four residents and setting many houses ablaze. The fresh attack came barely a week after the terrorists killed 12 people in Nzangola village of Gombi Local Government Area of the State. The attackers reportedly struck between 5pm and […]
Suspected members of the extremist group Boko Haram launched an attack on the Bitirhuya community in Adamawa State's Hong Local Government Area. The assault resulted in the deaths of four residents and the destruction of numerous homes. The violence unfolded on Sunday evening, between 5pm and 6pm, when the militants infiltrated the community on motorcycles and engaged in random gunfire, prompting residents to flee in panic.
Following the chaos, four individuals were killed. The Hong Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Aliyu Sa’ad Yerima, confirmed the incident after a visit to the affected area. In his statement, he expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and pledged government's commitment to enhancing security in the region. He also appealed to residents to report any suspicious individuals and informants among them, stating that those found facilitating criminals or undermining local peace would face severe consequences.
The local populace has called for a swift response from both federal and state authorities to decisively eliminate the threat and safeguard the rural population.
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