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FRESH: Many killed, others kidnapped as Boko Haram hit Adamawa

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018Eben Tanimola

A fresh Boko Haram attack on Pallam community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, on Tuesday, has left many dead and others abducted. The attack came barely a week after the terrorists launched a similar attack on neighbouring Wanu, Kamale and Kafin Hausa communities of Michika and Madagali areas. Pallam is the hometown of […]

Boko Haram kills seven in Adamawa community attacks

August 2, 2017Ekene Onyeama

Boko Haram insurgents launched a night attack on Mildu village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Tuesday, killing seven people and injuring about 10 others, residents and officials have said. Eyewitnesses said the rampaging insurgents stormed the village, which is about 6-7 km from Gulak, capital of Madagali Local Government Area, on […]

9 confirmed dead in Madagali explosions – NEMA

January 14, 2017Ayo Olowo

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has confirmed that at least nine people were killed when three female suicide bombers struck in Madagali, Adamawa State, on Friday. According to NEMA one of the three female suicide bombers died with a baby strapped on her back. The Coordinator of NEMA for Adamawa and Taraba Operation Office, […]

FRESH: Scores feared dead as multiple blasts hit Madagali, Adamawa

January 13, 2017Ayo Olowo

A large number of persons are feared dead following separate multiple explosions that rocked Madagali town in the northern part of Adamawa State. According to Eye-witnesses, three female suicide bombers were responsible for the explosions that occurred on Friday morning at a crowded motor park on the outskirt of the town. “This morning the suicide […]

56 dead, 177 injured in Madagali twin blasts

December 10, 2016December 10, 2016Ayo Olowo1 Comment

The Chairman of Madagali Local Government of Adamawa State, Mr. Yusuf Muhammed, said 56 persons died and 177 injured in the twin blasts that hit Madagali Market on Friday in Adamawa. Muhammed, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview, said 57 of the injured were critical and […]

Troops neutralize suicide bomber in Madagali

October 15, 2016Ayo Olowo

Vigilant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE today morning intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at Madagali, Adamawa State. The suicide bomber was spotted by a vigilant duty sentry attempting to infiltrate troops forward defensive line along Madagali-Limankara road. He was gunned down by the vigilant sentry as he failed to stop when halted. The […]