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Boko Haram Burns Houses In Kirchinga, Adamawa, Loots Shops

chuks oti

Apr 07, 2020

Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a village in Adamawa State, destroying residential buildings and looting shops.

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The terrorists attacked Kirchinga under Madagali Local Government Area of the state on Monday night, razing no fewer than five houses.

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A source told SaharaReporters that the terrorists in large numbers arrived the village in pickup vans and motorcycles at about 4:00pm.

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The Boko Haram fighters also shot an octogenarian in the leg before being repelled by troops of the Nigerian Army.

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A resident said, "The devastation would have been worst but for the timely response by soldiers stationed in Kirchinga."

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Commander of the troops in Madagali, Colonel Abdulsalam, also confirmed the attack.

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He said, "Yes, there was an attack but it was repelled successfully."

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