Again, B/Haram strikes Madagali, many feared killed

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz

Yola

Suspected members of Boko Haram last Wednesday night, attacked two communities, Sabon Gari and Kafin Hausa, both in Madagali local government area of Adamawa state, sending residents to flight for dear life, local officials have said.
It could be recalled that, barely five days ago, similar attack was launched in neighbouring Gulak administrative headquarters of Madagali where at least two people lost their lives, including a soldier.
Confirming the Wednesday attack, member representing Madagali, Michika at the House of Reps, Adamu Kamale, said it lasted for about two hours and that the terrorists killed livestock, looted and burnt many houses. “They were rampaging as they (Boko Haram) continued to attack our villages.
“I had a distress call that they have again launched night attack at Sabon Gari and Kafin Hausa villages and as I am talking to you now Nigerian troops have engaged them in a fierce battle,’’ he said.
Also confirming in a telephone interview, the state governor Sen.Muhammadu Bindow Jibrilla, said a joint operation of the Nigerian troops and local security members of vigilante and hunters repelled the attack.
“Yes, there was a fierce battle that lasted for an hour but praise be to Allah, an attack launched by fleeing Boko Haram terrorists on Sabon Gari and the other village in Madagali local government area was repelled by a combined forces of soldiers, mobile police, hunters and vigilantes.
“The security operatives are on top of the situation now,’’ Bindow assured.
Reports said a fleeing villager, who was simple identified as Musa, said the terrorists shot sporadically before they were engaged.

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