Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram fighters are currently attacking Garkida town in Gombi local government area of Adamawa State.
Report by Daily Trust claims the insurgents thronged the town through the main road in the late afternoon, forcing residents to flee to the surrounding mountains
” I saw them moving in to the town in five trucks and then heard sounds of gun shots and people running to the mountains”, said a fleeing resident..
Details of the attacks are sketchy as at the time of this report.
There has been no official statement to that effect either according to the news outlet.
The State Security Services (SSS) has recently issued an advisory to the public on a possible attack on public places during the Yuletide.
The agency raised this alarm in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya on Tuesday evening.
According to Mr Afunanya, the attacks are part of plots by some elements to undermine the federal government.
He called on the general public to be security conscious and report any strange movements around their environment.
The statement reads: "The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public about plans by some criminal elements to carry out violent attacks on public places including key and vulnerable points during the yuletide seasons.
"The planned dastardly acts are to be executed through the use of explosives, suicide bombing and other dangerous weapons.
"The objective is to create a general sense of fear among the people and subsequently undermine the Government.
"Against this backdrop, citizens are called upon to be extra vigilant and report strange movements and indeed, all suspicions around them to security and law enforcement agencies.
"On its part, the Service is collaborating with other sister agencies to ensure that adequate measures are put in place for protection of lives and property.
"While assuring citizens and residents of their safety during and after the festive periods, the DGSS, Alhaji YM. Bichi fwc, with his Management and Staff, wishes all, Happy Celebrations and a Prosperous 2021."