Suspected terrorists attacked Madagali, the hometown of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, in the early hours of Tuesday, abducting six members of a family.
The incident occurred in Gare Village, Pallam District, Madagali Local Government Area, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje.
Nguroje said a joint rescue operation involving the police and the military has been launched to secure the release of the victims. He added that livestock were also rustled during the attack.
“The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed an attack on Gare Village, Pallam District, Madagali Local Government Area, in the early hours of today by suspected terrorists, which led to the abduction of six family members,” the statement said.
It noted that upon receiving the report, the command intensified collaboration with security agencies and deployed additional personnel and operational assets. The joint operation includes officers of the Nigeria Police Force, troops of the 144 Battalion, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, has ordered sustained search-and-rescue efforts, increased patrols, and reinforced security across Madagali and other border communities to ensure the safe return of the abducted persons and prevent further attacks.
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Nguroje reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the state, adding that further updates would be provided as operations continue.
Meanwhile, Governor Fintiri on Tuesday commenced a tour of the state’s 21 local government areas to assess the security situation and other challenges facing residents.
The attack comes amid rising insecurity in parts of Adamawa State. Recently, an attack on Hong Local Government Area left 12 people dead and several houses destroyed, while an earlier communal clash between the Bachama and Chobo communities in Lamurde Local Government Area claimed over 20 lives.