Suspected B-Haram terrorists kill police inspector, seven others in Adamawa

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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Monday night attacked Gaya community in Hong Local

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Government Area of Adamawa State, killing a police inspector and seven civilians.

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Chairman of Hong council, Aliyu Sa’ad, confirmed the attack, yesterday.

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Sa’ad said the attackers invaded the community at night, set two houses ablaze and killed eight people.

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He said: “The attackers came on the night of Monday and launched a bloody attack on two houses, burnt the houses and killed one police officer and seven civilians during the attack.”

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He disclosed that the military, police, hunters and other security agencies had been deployed to the area to search for the attackers.

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Spokesperson of Adamawa State police command, Suleiman Nguroje, who also confirmed the attack yesterday, said: “The report we received from the area is that on Monday night, dead bodies of five people were recovered, four civilians and an inspector of police, after the attackers left.

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‘’We are still waiting for an update, since troops have been deployed with all the security agencies, including vigilante and hunters, to hunt for the attackers.”

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The police spokesperson said the command would provide further details as more information became available.

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He said: “If there is any new development concerning the attack, I will surely contact you for a detailed briefing.”

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The latest attack adds to the security challenges confronting Hong council, which has witnessed repeated attacks linked to insurgency in recent months.

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The council chairman said security agencies were working to track down those responsible for the latest attack and restore calm to the affected community.

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Residents in parts of Adamawa have continued to face security threats from Boko Haram and other armed groups operating around communities bordering the Sambisa Forest.

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A proposed military barracks at Garaha, near one of the major routes used by insurgents into the Sambisa Forest, is yet to commence operations, according to the council chairman.

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Hong is also the hometown of two former Secretaries to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and Boss Mustapha.

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