Boko Haram’s Siege in Madagali, Konduga

It is sad that Boko Haram terrorists have spent the last three weeks attacking Konduga (near Maiduguri) and Madagali (Adamawa State) with impunity. On Tuesday, suicide bombers killed 27 people at a market in Konduga. About 82 others, who were badly injured, were transferred from the General Hospital, Konduga to State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri. Less than two weeks ago, four persons were killed by heavily armed terrorists at Wanori-Amarwa community in Konduga. In Madagali, the terrorists are still wreaking havoc. This month alone, they have carried out four deadly attacks in this hapless town. Just on Monday, they launched attacks on some communities in Madagali, leaving scores dead. Nyibango and Muduhu enclaves were the worst victims. Last week, the terrorists attacked Ghumbili and Midlu villages, leaving scores dead. Midlu and Vapura villages were earlier attacked, with seven people killed. The Madagali Council Chairman, Yusuf Muhammed was in tears while recounting the ordeals of the affected villages. “They killed many people, slaughtered livestock and razed the villages during the attacks,” lamented Muhammed. The lawmaker representing Madagali/ Michika Federal Constituency Adamu Kamale confirmed my earlier report that the terrorists are roaming freely in Madagali. For how long must we continue burying innocent people? We must continue to put pressure on the military to do the needful before more communities in Adamawa fall under the control of the terrorists. The situation in Borno State is also not getting better. It is pertinent to rejig the military leadership in charge of this war. I am convinced that Allah will give victory to our gallant soldiers.