Boko Haram Attack Claims 12 Lives in Adamawa State

On Monday, a Boko Haram attack in Nzangula village, Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa State, resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals. This incident follows a previous attack in Hong Local Government Area that claimed more than 10 lives.

A local resident reported that the assailants invaded the village in the early hours, shooting residents and setting homes ablaze. As of now, 11 bodies have been recovered, while hundreds remain unaccounted for.

The Chairman of Gombi Local Government Area, Markus Ishaya, confirmed the death toll and noted that two additional victims were injured and receiving treatment at the Cottage Hospital in Gombi. He also reported that one woman was abducted, an EYN Church was burned, and three houses along with two shops were vandalized.

Efforts to reach the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, for confirmation were unsuccessful as he did not respond to calls or messages.