Armed insurgents believed to be Boko Haram attacked a community in Adamawa, killed five people and abducted yet unknown number of women.
The bandits looted and destroyed some houses and other property in the operation.
The insurgents reportedly stormed Kwapre, a village in Hong Local Government Area of Northern Adamawa on Friday evening, shooting randomly and picking up the women.
Residents initially thought it was a reprisal attack from herders but soon realised it was Boko Haram.
It was learnt that every resident scampered into the bush as the insurgents went from house to house looting and apprehending the women who were not lucky enough to escape.
The Member representing Gombi/ Hong Federal Constituency and Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yusuf Buba Yakubu has released a press statement in connection with the incident.
He said: “This latest attack on the innocent and peace- loving people of Kwapre is another senseless and cruel act of cowardice on a community that is renowned for peace, industry and serenity.”
