Boko Haram Carnage Continues:At Least 15 Killed, Churches Set Ablaze In Adamawa

Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect, on Wednesday night, attacked some communities in Adamawa State, including Kirchinga district, Michika, Shuwari and Shuwa.
The attack was the second in the week, following an attack on a Federal Government College in Yobe State, which led to the death of over 43 students and the destruction of the school.

In Adamawa, witnesses disclosed that the suspected terrorists gained access to Kirchinga district through the Sambisa forest and killed several settlers in Shuwari and Shuwa communities of Madagali Local Government Areas before attacking shops, residential houses and the First bank in Michika town.

Three catholic churches were set ablaze as well as a primary school in Shuwari town.

Apart from the three catholic churches burnt by the insurgents, the Saint Joseph Minor Seminary, Shuwa was also set ablaze as the catholic priest and students of the school ran for their safety.

The insurgents also destroyed the maternity health centre in Shuwa after taking away medical equipment of the hospital.

“Several cars and motor cycles were seized from people as innocent ones were killed while houses and shops were destroyed as well as confiscation of food items during the attack on the communities,” witnesses said.

Security officials are yet to confirm the incident but witnesses said military aircraft is presently hovering around the areas attacked by the hoodlums as several inhabitants are scattered in the bush.

Despite all the Boko -Haram carnage in the North, President Goodluck Jonathan  yesterday night during a national broadcast revealed that the Centenary celebrations will still hold today.

I can't help but wonder, with all these killings in the North: is there anything to celebrate at this time?

In the past 2 weeks, over 100 people have been killed by members of the Boko haram sect in the North. Isn't this enough reason for the nations flag to be flown at half mast or enough reason to declare national mourning? Is the life of these people not worth anything to our leaders??? Why is the centenary celebrations still holding today???So many things are  wrong in this country.

May the souls of all the departed rest in peace, Amen. Please remember those who lost their lives and their grieving families in your prayers.