Boko Haram militants attacked Kwapre and nearby villages in Adamawa, destroying homes, churches, and schools. While no lives were lost, properties were looted, and residents remain displaced. Military intervention forced the attackers to retreat, but locals demand stronger security measures to prevent future attacks.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a devastating attack on Kwapre and neighboring villages in Adamawa State’s Hong Local Government Area on Tuesday night. The assault, which began around 7:30 p.m. and lasted until early Wednesday, left homes, churches, schools, and businesses in ruins.
Residents reported that the attackers set fire to buildings and looted valuable properties before fleeing. Village leaders, including Joel Kulaha of Kwapre and Abalis Jawaja of King, confirmed that the destruction was widespread, but no lives were lost as most villagers had evacuated ahead of the attack.
“We lost everything—our homes, places of worship, and schools—but we are grateful no one was killed,” Kulaha stated.
The Nigerian military responded from their base in Garaha but arrived after significant damage had been done. Soldiers engaged the insurgents in a firefight, forcing them to retreat. However, affected residents expressed frustration over the delayed intervention, saying the destruction could have been minimized with a quicker response.
