GOVERNOR FINTIRI’S COUSIN KILLED AS TERRORISTS STRIKE ADAMAWA COMMUNITY, DEATH TOLL HITS 27

At least 27 people have been confirmed dead following a coordinated assault by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters on Shuwari Sholi community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of Wednesday.

The attack, which lasted several hours, left the village head of Shuwari, Bademi Papka, among the deceased. Papka was identified as a cousin to Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri.

A witness who recounted the incident on condition of anonymity said the insurgents arrived on motorcycles and began firing indiscriminately at residents gathered near the village market and at the market square.

“They opened fire on a group of people seated under a tree close to the market,” the witness recounted.

The source explained that residents fled in different directions as gunfire rang out across the community.

“By the grace of God, some of us managed to escape unharmed, but many were gunned down as we ran toward the mountains for cover,” the witness added.

He further disclosed that soldiers stationed in the vicinity were alerted but arrived after the attackers had already fled.

“Things are relatively calm now, but fear and uncertainty remain. We urge the government to intensify efforts to end this recurring nightmare,” he said.

Confirming the development, former Chairman of Madagali Local Government, Maina Ularamu, acknowledged the attack but noted varying reports on casualty figures.

“Some accounts indicate around 20 deaths, while others put the toll higher. The accurate number will become clearer once the dust settles and people regain composure,” Ularamu stated.

Despite repeated assurances from security forces and government officials, many communities across northern Nigeria continue to grapple with persistent threats from armed groups operating with near impunity.