Scores Feared Dead As Boko Haram Fighters Invade Adamawa Community

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Daily Rendezvous
Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday morning attacked communities in Adamawa state, killing scores of people, local sources told Daily Sun.

The terrorists reportedly stormed Dabna village, a suburb in Hong local Government Area, a fleeing survivor confirmed.

He said, "They (Boko Haram) came in large numbers, shooting sporadically.

"Those of us who were lucky, escaped through the bushes. 

"About now, many of our fellow villagers have been trapped and I fear they might have been killed."

Another source said about 18 human corpses were found in Kwapre, near Garaha, the village where the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, hails from.

He said military fighter jets have engaged the terrorists with aerial bombardment.

However, authorities are yet to confirm the attack and fatalities. Calls to the military and police spokespersons were not answered. 



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