Boko Haram Attacks Home Town Of Adamawa State Governor, Nyako





A security source told SaharaReporters that suspected Boko Haram sect militants last night invaded Mayo Belwa in Adamawa State and engaged security agents guarding the town in a fierce a gunbattle that lasted several hours.



The militants attacked a police facility and raided local banks, carting away weapons and huge sums of money.

Mayo Balwa is the home town of the governor of the state, Murtala Nyako.

Security source said the attackers also broke into a prison and freed some inmates.

Residents of the area said they are still in shock and scared about the fierce gunfight and explosions of items suspected to be IEDs carried out by the sect.

The police has officially confirmed the attacks, saying they will give comprehensive details as they are collating information about the attacks.



Sahara Reporters