Adamawa governor refutes report of Boko Haram attack

 

According to Uhuru Times

Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako, on Friday refuted claims that his convoy was attacked during a visit to Shuwa in Madagali Local Government Area of the State. Nyako was in the community to relieve the people over gunmen’s attack in the area on Wednesday.

Reports early on Friday had claimed Nyako’s convoy was attacked by Boko Haram members with the governor being spirited away to safety.

But in refuting the story, Nyako explained that, “After addressing the villagers, some soldiers approached me as I was about to enter my car and said that Boko Haram members were coming. The soldiers were shouting: they are here, they are here. So, I asked them: who? They said boko haram members are around. After that, one of the soldiers started shooting. So, the first thing we need to do naturally is to get out of the scene.’’

Four shots were fired by the soldier, prompting the security personnel to take position while others drove off with the governor. The villagers also ran to different directions for safety.
On the entourage of the governor were the Speaker of the legislature, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, Commissioner of Police, Mr John Abakasangha, Secretary to the Government, Chief Kobis Thimnu, and some commissioners.