27 killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP raid Adamawa community
At least 27 people have been killed in a joint Boko Haram and ISWAP attack on Shuwari Sholi community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The terrorists stormed the area in the early hours of Wednesday, shooting residents and burning houses in an overnight raid that lasted several hours. Among those killed was the village head, Bademi Papka, who was identified as a cousin of Adamawa State governor Ahmadu Fintiri. An eyewitness said the gunmen rode into the community on motorcycles and opened fire on villagers gathered near the market square. “They started shooting at people sitting together under a tree near the market,” he said, adding that residents fled in different directions towards nearby mountains to escape. He said some people managed to escape unhurt, but many were shot dead as they ran for safety. The source […]