At least 11 people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Zaranga village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of Monday, September 7.
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The attackers reportedly stormed the community while residents were still asleep, opening fire and setting several houses ablaze.
Residents were said to have fled in different directions as gunshots rang out across the village, with some escaping into nearby bushes and forests for safety.
A resident who spoke about the attack said 11 bodies had been recovered, while several other residents remained missing.
“For now, 11 dead bodies have been recovered. Many people are still missing. Search teams and security personnel are in the forest searching for the missing people,” he said.
Another resident said his wife and two other members of his family were among those killed during the attack.
“My wife and two of my family members were also killed during the early morning invasion of my village,” he said.