Kolofata, Mayo Sava Division

Boko Haram attack Amadou Ali’s home
-Kidnap his wife, kill his junior brother, take Lamido hostage
By Babpa Tarak in Mora

Amadou Ali

The declaration of war against Boko Haram and the consequent militarization of the Far North region of Cameroon have not intimidated the Islamist terrorists to stop their activities in Cameroon. If anything the war on Boko Haram appears to have invigorated the jihadists the more.
    Boko Haram made the home of Vice Prime Minister, Amadou Ali, in Kolofata, Mayo Sava Division of the Far North Region the target of their next raid, in the early hours of Sunday 27 July 2014.
    Reports say a large contingent of the Islamists, numbering over 300, attacked Amadou Ali’s home and other parts of the town of Kolofata. The casualties were heavy were heavy on both sides, especially as the terrorists met with a fierce resistance from Cameroonian forces.
    Reports say many civilians including Amadou Ali’s junior brother, were killed in the attack. Some were even burnt alive by Boko Haram.

    Then Boko Haram also kidnapped Amadou Ali’s wife and the mayor of Kolofata, who doubles as the Lamido of the locality. Concordant reports said that some Cameroonian soldiers and many youths were also taken along by the terrorists, as they retreated into neighboring Nigeria.
    In a statement to the press on Sunday afternoon, Communication Minister, Issa Tchiroma Bakary confirmed the reports but said he could not give the exact number of casualties. Tchiroma said he was still gathering information and promised to make them available as soon as they are ready.