More than 24 residents have been killed after gunmen attacked Kirchinga village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, razing homes and leaving several injured and missing.
The attackers reportedly stormed Kirchinga village on Tuesday, setting ablaze houses, shops and places of worship during the assault. Survivors said the community was left devastated, with several people injured and others still unaccounted for. In a statement on Tuesday, Amnesty International condemned the killings, describing the incident as “horrifying”.
The organisation noted that although Boko Haram has not claimed responsibility, the pattern of the attack and information gathered from survivors bore the hallmark of the terrorist sect. Amnesty added that the village was littered with bodies after the attack, with buildings still smouldering hours later, while several residents remain missing. The group urged authorities to do more to protect lives and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
In a separate statement issued on Tuesday, Suleiman Nguroje, spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command, said Dankombo Morris, the commissioner of police in the state, conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the affected communities. Authorities have yet to provide further details on arrests or ongoing security operations in the area.
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