At least 11 people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded Zaranga village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of Monday.

Residents said the attackers stormed the community, opened fire and set several houses ablaze during the attack.

They added that many residents fled into nearby bushes and forests to escape the violence.

11 bodies recovered, residents say

A resident of Zaranga, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media, said 11 bodies had been recovered following the attack.

According to him, several other residents remained missing as search teams and security personnel continued efforts to locate them.

“For now, 11 dead bodies have been recovered.

Many people are still missing. Search teams and security personnel are in the forest searching for the missing people,” the resident said.

Another resident gave a personal account of the tragedy, saying his wife and two other family members were among those killed during the early morning invasion.

“My wife and two of my family members were also killed during the early morning invasion of my village,” he said.

Houses burnt as residents fleeThe suspected terrorists reportedly attacked the community at a time when most residents were still asleep, shooting and setting houses on fire.

The attack reportedly forced several residents to flee into surrounding forests and other areas for safety, while security personnel and local search teams began efforts to find those who were unaccounted for.

The latest incident has heightened concerns over the security situation in parts of Adamawa State, which has faced attacks and other security challenges linked to insurgent groups over the years.

Adamawa Police yet to confirm casualty figureThe reported death toll has not been independently confirmed by the Adamawa State Police Command.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, was contacted several times for confirmation but reportedly did not respond to calls as of the time of filing this report.

The absence of official confirmation means the reported 11 fatalities should be treated as provisional, pending a statement from security authorities.

Meanwhile, search operations are continuing as authorities and residents work to establish the full extent of the attack and locate those still missing.