More than 24 residents have been killed after gunmen stormed Kirchinga village in Madagali LGA of Adamawa State, in what rights groups describe as a “horrifying” assault.
The attackers invaded the community on Tuesday, setting homes, shops and places of worship ablaze. Several residents were injured, while others remain missing hours after the violence.
In a statement, Amnesty International condemned the killings, warning that the scale and pattern of the raid bear the hallmarks of Boko Haram, although the group has not claimed responsibility.
The rights organisation said bodies were scattered across the village, with buildings still smouldering long after the attackers fled.
Suleiman Nguroje, police spokesperson in Adamawa, confirmed that Dankombo Morris, the state commissioner of police, carried out an on-the-spot assessment of affected communities.
The commissioner of police reportedly led senior officers to review security deployments and strengthen collaboration with the military.
He was received by the Emir of Madagali and the local government chairman, where he met residents of Shuawari Kirchinga ward and assured them of renewed security efforts.
Nguroje said casualty figures were yet to be officially confirmed and promised further updates.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri vowed justice for the victims, insisting the state “will not surrender to fear”.
The latest attack comes days after suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed three people in Garaha district, Hong LGA, deepening fears of renewed violence in parts of Adamawa.
Security agencies are under mounting pressure to prevent further bloodshed and restore calm in affected communities.
