Residents flee as a brutal Boko Haram attack leaves parts of Adamawa in flames, targeting the Governor's hometown.
Fear has gripped the residents of Madagali Local Government Area in Adamawa State after suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a daring and violent offensive on two major communities.
The towns of Sheweri and Kirchinga were reportedly overrun by heavily armed fighters in the early hours of the day. The attackers left behind a trail of fire and chaos, forcing hundreds of villagers to abandon their homes.
In Sheweri, the situation is particularly dire. Witnesses say the insurgents moved through the town setting buildings on fire. Panicked civilians were forced to run into the nearby bushes for safety under a hail of bullets.
As of now, several people are feared dead while thick smoke continues to billow from the community.
The violence quickly spread to the Kirchinga market. Notably, Kirchinga is the hometown of the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
Reports indicate that Nigerian military troops attempted to block the insurgents at the busy market. However, after a fierce and bloody gun battle, the soldiers were forced to retreat as the attackers moved in with superior firepower.
This latest strike is part of a worrying trend in the region. Just last week, a similar raid was carried out on the Garahamojili military camp by suspected ISWAP fighters.
In that encounter, two soldiers lost their lives, and the insurgents made away with military vehicles and weapons.
Security analysts are sounding the alarm, noting that these back-to-back assaults on towns and markets show a dangerous surge in insurgent strength. They warn that the safety of civilians in Adamawa is increasingly at risk.
At the time of this report, the military authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the takeover of these communities or the casualties recorded.
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