No fewer than 29 people have been killed in an attack by terrorists in Guyaku community, Gombi LGA of Adamawa state.
According to reports by Reuters, the attackers invaded the community late on Sunday and carried out sporadic shootings for several hours, killing residents and destroying property.
The report said, Adamawa state governor Ahmadu Fintiri, confirmed the death toll during a visit to Guyaku.
He condoled with bereaved families and described the incident as “tragic and unacceptable.”
In a statement posted on X on Monday, the governor said the state government is intensifying security operations to restore peace.
He wrote: “My heart breaks for the people of Guyaku in Gombi LGA. Today, I stood on the ground where our brothers and sisters were cruelly taken from us.
“This act of cowardice is an affront to our humanity and will not go unpunished.
“To the bereaved families: Adamawa mourns with you. To the attackers: justice is coming. We will rebuild, and we will remain resilient.”
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Terrorists kill 21 in Adamawa community
