Boko Haram still carry out attacks in Madagali, Adamawa – Lawmaker

Boko Haram

Despite the efforts of soldiers, Boko Haram member still carry out sporadic attacks in Madagali, Adamawa State, a lawmaker has said.

The lawmaker who represents Madagali/Michika Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Adamu Kamale, also said that Madagali Local Government Area is the worst affected by insurgency in the state.

Mr. Kamale told journalists in Yola on Saturday that Madagali is now a ghost of its former self and needed urgent government attention, particularly in areas of more security and relief supply.

“The situation in Madagali calls for the attention of Mr President; in fact, the view of the people of Madagali is that the president will do them a favour by visiting the area to boost their morale and that of the military.

“Madagali is still experiencing sporadic attacks and kidnappings by the insurgents and needed urgent attention,” Mr. Kamale said.

He lauded the effort of the Presidential Committee on North East and other intervention groups for their effort in rebuilding areas affected in Adamawa, and urged for priority to be given to Madagali, being the worst hit.

“Madagali should have the highest percentage of any intervention coming to Adamawa, then Michika”, Kamale said.

The lawmaker said that sufficient funding was being expected in 2017 budget for rehabilitation and reconstruction work in the North-east.

While lauding the effort of the military and other security agencies in his constituency, Mr. Kamale urged the people to be more vigilant and security conscious, particularly at the yuletide period to forestall any danger.

“I want my people to comply with all security tips or advice given to them by the security regarding the festive period”, he said.