Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has condemned the Boko Haram attack on Garkida town in Gombi local area of Adamawa state.
Boko Haram fighters attacked Garkida town on the eve of Christmas killing two civilians including a 5-year-old.
The attackers also vandalized and looted properties including that of the hospital.
A statement by Governor Fintiri’s spokesperson, Humwashi Wonosikou said the Governor sympathized with residents of Garkida over the unfortunate Christmas Eve attack, calling on security agencies to do more to further forestall attacks in the state.
The statement read in part “The latest cowardly attack on Garkida town is yet another desperate rearguard action by the Boko Haram terrorists who have been under intense pressure from the Nigerian military.
“The appalling attack on innocent civilians is a cruel reminder of the indiscriminate aims of the terrorists and an example of why everyone must be involved to confront a menace without boundaries.
“I stand with the Garkida community in this difficult time and will continue to support the Military’s efforts to ensure peace, security, and justice for the people.
Fintiri described the attack as outrageous and an affront to the people of Adamawa and to all humanity.
