Insurgency: Police Confirm Boko Haram Attack In Adamawa

Police Command in Adamawa has confirmed attack by gunmen on Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area of the state.

SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command spoke person, disclose this to News Agency of Nigeria in Yola on Tuesday.

He said that the incident occurred on Monday, the Christmas Day and investigation had since commenced.

According to him, Commissioner of Police, Babatola Afolabi, has deployed officers and directed for investigation.

He called on the general public to report any suspicious character to police and other security agencies to ensure security in the state and country at large.

Simon Buba, District Head of Dugwaba, also confirmed to newsmen that two persons were Killed during the attack.

According to him, the gunmen were suspected to be members of Boko Haram who invaded with motorcycle, carted away food items and rushed towards Sambisa Forest.

NAN