Boko Haram Wrecks Havoc In Adamawa, Kills 70, Destroys Houses, Farmland

It was a Sallah day tragedy in Adamawa, Northern Nigerian as Boko Haram killed about 70 people including a 99 year old man who was gruesomely slaughtered.

The incident occurred in three villages in Adamawa State, as the sect attacked and killed about 70 residents in Michika Local Govern­ment Area in a renewed attack.The Islamic insurgent group also destroyed their houses and farmlands, reports the Sun.

The Sun also reports that among villages attacked is Kuborshosho, the village of former governor of the state and Minister Youths Development, Mr. Boni Haruna, who lost close relations, one of whom was a 99-year-old man, who was slaughtered by the dreaded group.

Other villages attacked by the sect are Kubi, Garta and others, were still under attack as at the time of filing this report.

The Sun also authoritatively gathered that many houses were razed, including the family house of former Governor Haruna.