Army denies reported killings

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has demanded the arrest and prosecution of the Military General and soldiers responsible for shooting and killing seven women protesters in Adamawa State.

The incident occurred during a protest in Lamurde Local Council of Adamawa State on Monday, where several others were injured.

It was reported that there was a communal crisis between Chobo and Bachama tribes.

A resident in the community, who does not want to be identified, said there were attacks and reprisals. Members of a community came to two of his villages in the early hours of Monday, burnt and killed residents.

In response, residents of the community went on a revenge mission to stage an attack at noon.

It was claimed that while this was happening, the Nigerian Army and the polic

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