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27 K!*ll*ed In Boko Haram Attack On Adamawa Community #selemediaafrica #selemedia #johnselephilip
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At least 27 people have reportedly been
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killed following an attack by suspected
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members of Bokoh Haram on a community in
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Adam State, northeastern Nigeria.
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Local sources say the attackers stormed
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the area, leaving dozens dead and
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several others injured. Authorities are
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still working to confirm the exact
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number of casualties while security
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forces have been deployed to secure the
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affected community and prevent further
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violence.
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Residents describe scenes of panic as
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families fled for safety. Emergency
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responders and local officials are said
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to be assessing the damage and providing
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assistance to survivors.
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Adama state has been one of the regions
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heavily impacted by insurgent activities
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over the years as Nigeria continues its
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long battle against extremist group
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operating in parts of the northeast.
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Government officials have condemned the
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attack and pledged to intensify security
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operations in the region.
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Military authorities say efforts are
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ongoing to track down those responsible.
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Security analysts warned that such
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incidents highlight the persistent
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challenges facing efforts to restore
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lasting peace and stability in affected
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communities.
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As investigations continue, many
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Nigerians are once again calling for
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stronger protection for vulnerable rural
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areas. What step do you think should be
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taken to prevent further attacks in the
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region? Share your thoughts in the
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comments. This report is brought to you
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by Susan Daniel Celeb. Stay connected
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for verified updates and in-depth
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analysis.
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>> We must unite now. We must have one
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army. We must have one currency. We must
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have one foreign policy. We must be
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united.
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AND I CAN hear the Oagia for saying I do
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not want to be the leader of that
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country. I simply want unity. And I'm
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saying that we must leave here with one
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united government. They listen not to
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the Osag.
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I can still hear
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those immortal words
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of