Residents of Kirchinga and Sheweri villages in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State fled their homes following an attack by some Boko Haram terrorists.
It was gathered that the terrorists attacked the villages and launched a brutal offensive that left security agencies and their operatives struggling to contain the violence
According to residents, the terrorists invaded Kirchinga, the hometown of the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri and Sheweri in the early hours of Monday.
Armed to the teeth, the terrorists were said to have set buildings and other properties ablaze, while residents who were in a panic mode fled into the bush for their safety.
Sources within Sheweri said the village was still engulfed in flames while several members of the community were killed during the attack.
The sources also stated that the criminals also struck at the Kirchinga market despite attempts by the military forces to halt their invasion.
According to the sources, the terrorists successfully attacked the market while engaging the soldiers in a fierce gun battle.
Describing the incident as chaotic, the eyewitnesses said, the attack was filled with “scenes of smoke, gunshots, and devastation.