Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have invaded Bitirhuya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, k!lling four residents and setting many houses ablaze.
The attackers reportedly struck between 5pm and 6pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
They were said to have gained entry into the community on motorcycles, shooting sporadically, forcing residents to scamper for safety.
Amid the confusion, four people were gunned down.
Chairman of Hong Local Government Council, Hon. Aliyu Sa’ad Yerima Hong, confirmed the incident.
The chairman, who visited the community, commiserated with the bereaved families and assured them of government’s efforts to improving security in the area.
He, however, urged residents to always alert security personnel on the movement of people with questionable characters and also expose informants in their midst.
“Any individuals found in the habit of harbouring criminals, collaborating with insurgents, or sabotaging local peace would face the full wrath of the law,” Hong warned.
The locals appealed to Federal and State authorities to urgently scale up security interventions to permanently neutralise the threat and protect rural dwellers.
