Gunmen suspected to be members of the Islamic terror group, Boko Haram, yesterday, attacked a village in Adamawa State, kiling 12 people.
Former Chairman of Madagali Local Government Area, Maina Ularamu, in a telephone interview with Premium Times, said the insurgents attacked Dar Village in the council at about 8:30 p.m.
He said: “A large number of gunmen invaded the village, forcing resident to flee to nearby bush. Two female suicide bombers disguised as fleeing villagers detonated explosives in the bush where many people were hiding, killing twelve persons.”
He added that the victims who sustained injuries were taken to the hospital by police personnel.
Othman Abubakar, spokesperson of the Adamawa Police Command, confirmed the attack, but did not give details.