Banks razed, scores killed as Boko Haram attacks Adamawa

Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorists, yesterday,  invaded Michika town and Shuwa village of Adamawa State, killing scores of residents before setting ablaze 3 commercial banks, houses and shops mainly  located along Maiduguri-Gombi-Adamawa federal highway. Sources said, “the gunmen using Hilux vehicles and armed with Rocket Propelled Launchers and Improvised Explosive Devices invaded Michika town at about 4am on Thursday and wreaked havoc.

“Apart from the attack on Michika, another group of terrorists attacked Shuwa village at about 4:45 am , setting ablazed many houses before fleeing the scene.”

“Also destroyed in the coordinated attacks are several number of vehicles and motorcycles parked on major streets”. The source said.