Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed seven persons in Madagali town, Adamawa State.

The incident occurred in the wee hours of Monday.

A former administrator of Madagali Local Council, Maina Ularamu said the assailants sneaked into the town and beheaded seven people, Daily Trust reports.


“‎The attackers walked to the town on Sunday night through Chakawa village and beheaded seven civilians. They also burnt two houses before leaving.

“I personally know three of the victims. We will continue to appeal for deployment of soldiers to strategic villages like Chakawa, Lemu and Dabu to block them.

“We learnt they are currently hiding in the bush around Dabu village,” he stated.

Adamawa State Police spokesperson, DSP Othman Abubakar said three of the attackers had been arrested.


He confirmed that seven men were killed by the insurgents during the attack, while two women got injured and were receiving medical attention.