Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Another in Adamawa

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Gunmen have killed a 53-year-old man and kidnapped another in Jabi Village, near the mountainous area of Tola District in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

 

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the  incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. when the attackers stormed the residence of one Salamu Joda and shot him in the lap, inflicting grievous injuries. 

 

They also abducted a 48-year-old man, Yusufa Mijiyawa, and took him to an unknown destination.

 

Joda was rushed to Cottage Hospital in Mayo-Belwa for treatment but was confirmed dead on arrival. His body has been deposited at the hospital for autopsy.

 

Following the attack, a joint security task force under Operation Farauta, comprising the Military, police and local hunters, has launched a manhunt for the assailants and is making efforts to rescue the kidnapped victim.

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