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Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by Beehshorp(m): 6:28am On Oct 04, 2014
A house belonging to former Governor and now
Minister for Youth Development, Mr. Boni Haruna
was yesterday, confirmed to have been destroyed
by the Boko Haram insurgents who wrecked havoc
at his country home in Michika Local Government,
Adamawa State.
The towns which were allegedly attacked by the
insurgents included Kuburshosho, where the
minister hails from as well as Garta.
A resident of Garta, who identified himself as
Joseph said the insurgents arrived his village
about 6 am yesterday and looted people’s homes
and shops before setting them on fire.
“They burnt most of the shops and houses after
looting them. People had to climb the nearby
mountains to save their lives.
“For now, I can’t say the number of casualties as
we are still in the bush from where we have just
learnt that the attackers had left.”
“They told us that the insurgents attacked
Kuburshosho village where they burnt the family
house of former Governor of the state and current
Minister of Youth Development, Boni Haruna,”
Joseph said.
However, it was learnt that attempts by the
insurgents to enter Kamale village were thwarted
due to the River Kamale which was now
overflowing due to the recent downpour in the
area.
Meanwhile, no fewer than 10,000 Higgi people of
Michika Local Government Area are now said to be
living as refugees in Yola, the state capital while
Michika and other towns in the local government
having deserted their houses.
A pressure group under the aegis of Higgi People’s
Initiative Organization said this, adding that they
were ‘’crying out so that the whole world will be
aware of their plight following the attack by Boko
Haram.’’
Addressing a news conference at the NUJ Press
Centre yesterday in Yola, the Spokesperson for the
group, Mr David Barau explained that the
wreckage and destruction of their local
government led to the death of hundreds of the
Higgis.
Barau, a one-time deputy governor of the state
said, “there are today more than 10,000 Higgi
people living as refugees in Yola and its environs,
while Michika and all other towns in the local
government area have become ghost towns.
“We would like to draw attention to a part of the
1999 Constitution pertinent to our outcry. In
chapter 11 (14)(2b) of the First Schedule of the
constitution it is clearly stated that the security
and welfare of the people shall be the primary
purpose of government.
“But it can be explained by the fact that the Higgi
are now in Diaspora and are generally guided by
the principle of being their brother’s keeper. Thus,
it is common to find one home hosting 60-100
people in Yola today. Needless to add that both the
refugees and their hosts are in very unpleasant and
difficult conditions,to put it mildly,” he added
Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by mkpakanaodogwu(m): 6:56am On Oct 04, 2014
Terrible news
Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by Nobody: 6:59am On Oct 04, 2014
mkpakanaodogwu: Terrible news

What do you mean terrible news . This is great news!

I want to see Bokos attack the elite in the north. Maybe then will they for once sit up and take some responsibility for what their actions or in actions have caused. At least this will curb their sympathy for bokos and shut their leaky basket mouths in support of the group.

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Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by IdomaLikita: 7:02am On Oct 04, 2014
1st its was the CDS' village attacked, now a former Governor's Village! Arm your people to defend themselves! By your people, I mean the Christians and Animists!

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Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by mkpakanaodogwu(m): 7:14am On Oct 04, 2014
BackDatAssUp:

What do you mean terrible news . This is great news!

I want to see Bokos attack the elite in the north. Maybe then will they for once sit up and take some responsibility for what their actions or in actions have caused. At least this will curb their sympathy for bokos and shut their leaky basket mouths in support of the group.
i t is terrible in th sense that over 11,000 was displaced and are now refugees in their own state
Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by olumuyiolaoluwa: 8:52am On Oct 04, 2014
BackDatAssUp:

What do you mean terrible news . This is great news!

I want to see Bokos attack the elite in the north. Maybe then will they for once sit up and take some responsibility for what their actions or in actions have caused. At least this will curb their sympathy for bokos and shut their leaky basket mouths in support of the group.
Yes you are RIGHT but let me draw ur attention to this, Hw can we have SHARIA LAW and the NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION both claiming SUPREMACY?
Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by lonelydora: 8:56am On Oct 04, 2014
Good News. They shall reap whatever they sow
Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by Nobody: 1:24pm On Oct 04, 2014
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Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by ibedun: 1:35pm On Oct 04, 2014
A house belonging to former Governor and now
Minister for Youth Development, Mr. Boni Haruna
was yesterday, confirmed to have been destroyed
by the Boko Haram insurgents who wrecked havoc
at his country home in Michika Local Government,
Adamawa State.
The towns which were allegedly attacked by the
insurgents included Kuburshosho, where the
minister hails from as well as Garta.
A resident of Garta, who identified himself as
Joseph said the insurgents arrived his village
about 6 am yesterday and looted people’s homes
and shops before setting them on fire.
“They burnt most of the shops and houses after
looting them. People had to climb the nearby
mountains to save their lives.
“For now, I can’t say the number of casualties as
we are still in the bush from where we have just
learnt that the attackers had left.”
“They told us that the insurgents attacked
Kuburshosho village where they burnt the family
house of former Governor of the state and current
Minister of Youth Development, Boni Haruna,”
Joseph said.
However, it was learnt that attempts by the
insurgents to enter Kamale village were thwarted
due to the River Kamale which was now
overflowing due to the recent downpour in the
area.
Meanwhile, no fewer than 10,000 Higgi people of
Michika Local Government Area are now said to be
living as refugees in Yola, the state capital while
Michika and other towns in the local government
having deserted their houses.
A pressure group under the aegis of Higgi People’s
Initiative Organization said this, adding that they
were ‘’crying out so that the whole world will be
aware of their plight following the attack by Boko
Haram.’’
Addressing a news conference at the NUJ Press
Centre yesterday in Yola, the Spokesperson for the
group, Mr David Barau explained that the
wreckage and destruction of their local
government led to the death of hundreds of the
Higgis.
Barau, a one-time deputy governor of the state
said, “there are today more than 10,000 Higgi
people living as refugees in Yola and its environs,
while Michika and all other towns in the local
government area have become ghost towns.
“We would like to draw attention to a part of the
1999 Constitution pertinent to our outcry. In
chapter 11 (14)(2b) of the First Schedule of the
constitution it is clearly stated that the security
and welfare of the people shall be the primary
purpose of government.

“But it can be explained by the fact that the Higgi
are now in Diaspora and are generally guided by
the principle of being their brother’s keeper. Thus,
it is common to find one home hosting 60-100
people in Yola today. Needless to add that both the
refugees and their hosts are in very unpleasant and
difficult conditions,to put it mildly,” he added[/quote]

Jonathan you hear?
Re: Former Governor Falls Victim To Boko Haram by ibedun: 1:36pm On Oct 04, 2014
ibedun:
A house belonging to former Governor and now
Minister for Youth Development, Mr. Boni Haruna
was yesterday, confirmed to have been destroyed
by the Boko Haram insurgents who wrecked havoc
at his country home in Michika Local Government,
Adamawa State.
The towns which were allegedly attacked by the
insurgents included Kuburshosho, where the
minister hails from as well as Garta.
A resident of Garta, who identified himself as
Joseph said the insurgents arrived his village
about 6 am yesterday and looted people’s homes
and shops before setting them on fire.
“They burnt most of the shops and houses after
looting them. People had to climb the nearby
mountains to save their lives.
“For now, I can’t say the number of casualties as
we are still in the bush from where we have just
learnt that the attackers had left.”
“They told us that the insurgents attacked
Kuburshosho village where they burnt the family
house of former Governor of the state and current
Minister of Youth Development, Boni Haruna,”
Joseph said.
However, it was learnt that attempts by the
insurgents to enter Kamale village were thwarted
due to the River Kamale which was now
overflowing due to the recent downpour in the
area.
Meanwhile, no fewer than 10,000 Higgi people of
Michika Local Government Area are now said to be
living as refugees in Yola, the state capital while
Michika and other towns in the local government
having deserted their houses.
A pressure group under the aegis of Higgi People’s
Initiative Organization said this, adding that they
were ‘’crying out so that the whole world will be
aware of their plight following the attack by Boko
Haram.’’
Addressing a news conference at the NUJ Press
Centre yesterday in Yola, the Spokesperson for the
group, Mr David Barau explained that the
wreckage and destruction of their local
government led to the death of hundreds of the
Higgis.
Barau, a one-time deputy governor of the state
said, “there are today more than 10,000 Higgi
people living as refugees in Yola and its environs,
while Michika and all other towns in the local
government area have become ghost towns.
“We would like to draw attention to a part of the
1999 Constitution pertinent to our outcry. In
chapter 11 (14)(2b) of the First Schedule of the
constitution it is clearly stated that the security
and welfare of the people shall be the primary
purpose of government.

“But it can be explained by the fact that the Higgi
are now in Diaspora and are generally guided by
the principle of being their brother’s keeper. Thus,
it is common to find one home hosting 60-100
people in Yola today. Needless to add that both the
refugees and their hosts are in very unpleasant and
difficult conditions,to put it mildly,” he added
Jona-DAFT you hear?

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