Residents of Madagali and Gulak in Adamawa State had fled their town following attack by members of the dressed Islamic sect, Boko Haram on Monday night.
Audu Bakoji, a local vigilante in the area told DAILY POST that the attack commenced at about 7: 30pm as the insurgents stormed the village and opened fire on residents.
He said they have seen corpses of six people as they fled the town of Madagali last night, as the insurgents’ fierce attack could not give them chance to count deaths and damages.
According to him, there were no security to defend the people as the few that were left in the towns also took to their heels to avoid being killed.
“We all fled, both the local vigilante and soldiers. They came with massive power and nobody can dare them because there are few security operatives in the area and those that were patrolling also ran away,” he added.
It was gathered that the insurgents had mobilised and were heading to Gulak, the headquarters of Madagali local government, during which they attacked villages, particularly Bakin Dutse.
Although calm is said to have returned, there was no report that the military repelled the insurgency.
Adamawa state governor, who also confirmed the incident to newsmen said soldiers have been mobile to the areas and calm has returned.
He pleaded with residents who fled to return home, adding that security operatives were on top of the situation.
Residents, however, were said to be living the area as at this morning, Tuesday, despite the plea, as according to them, they have seen more dangers than those calling on them to return.
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