Tragedy in Adamawa as Boko Haram strikes Madagali, killing 7, wounding soldiers

A deadly attack by Boko Haram insurgents has rocked the town of Madagali in Adamawa State, claiming the lives of seven civilians and injuring four Nigerian soldiers in a fresh wave of terror.

According to security sources, the militants struck on Thursday around 4:00 p.m., launching a surprise assault that overwhelmed local residents and ambushed a Nigerian Army patrol unit.

The soldiers had reportedly responded to a distress call and were attempting to recover the body of one of the victims when they were attacked.

In the chaos, the insurgents made away with four military motorcycles, further compounding the blow to security forces operating in the volatile region.

Residents recounted the terror of the previous night’s invasion, describing how the gunmen stormed the northeastern town armed with sophisticated weapons. “They killed indiscriminately before they were eventually repelled by a joint team of soldiers and local vigilantes,” said one eyewitness.

This attack comes just two days after top security officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and other intelligence chiefs, visited Adamawa for high-level discussions with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on the security challenges in the region.

In a related development, the insurgents also reportedly targeted Hong Local Government Area, destroying food supplies and claiming more civilian lives. The twin attacks have heightened fears among farming communities along the Adamawa-Borno border, prompting mass displacement as residents flee to safer areas.

As of press time, military officials had yet to issue a formal statement, and efforts to reach the Nigerian Army spokesperson were unsuccessful.