Two thatched huts razed in separate arson attacks in Adamawa

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Suspected arsonists in Adamawa have set fire to two separate thatched huts in Lafiya, Lamurde Local Government Area, and Boshiki Village in Guyuk Local Government Area, destroying properties in the early hours of July 2.

 

In the first incident, which occurred at about 2:30 a.m., a round thatched hut belonging to Mrs. Ododumga Kenneth, of Lunguda ethnicity, was completely razed in Lafiya community. The value of the property lost is yet to be ascertained.

 

About 30 minutes later, another hut was set ablaze in Boshiki Village, belonging to one Nura Haruna, of Waja ethnic group. The motive behind both attacks remains unclear, but residents described the perpetrators as unidentified youths.

 

Community leaders in both areas have condemned the attacks and called for calm while urging swift action to prevent further incidents.

 

Police say Investigations are ongoing as efforts continue to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice. 

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