BOKO HARAM ATTACK LEAVES TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION IN ADAMAWA COMMUNITY

Suspected Boko Haram fighters carried out a deadly assault on Wagga Mongono, a community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, late Tuesday night, plunging residents into mourning. The attack claimed the lives of at least four people, with many others injured, according to reports.

Eyewitnesses said the insurgents stormed the town, setting several houses, shops, and a church ablaze, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety. “The attackers came in large numbers, shooting and burning everything in their path. People were running for their lives,” a resident recounted, speaking anonymously for fear of reprisal.

The incident underscores the vulnerability of border communities in Adamawa, which have faced repeated assaults from insurgents in recent years. Boko Haram’s violent campaign, spanning over a decade, continues to threaten the Northeast despite ongoing military operations aimed at restoring peace.

Ambassador Cyrus Ezra Chihwa confirmed the scale of destruction and loss inflicted on the community via Facebook. “The attack on Wagga Mongono is a stark reminder of the insecurity plaguing our region,” Chihwa said.

Local sources are calling for urgent intervention to protect civilians and prevent further attacks. “We need the government and security agencies to act fast to safeguard our communities. These attacks must stop,” a community leader appealed.

As of the report, authorities had not issued an official statement, and details on security response or casualty updates remained limited. The attack highlights persistent security challenges facing Adamawa and neighbouring states, where rural communities often bear the brunt of extremist violence.