No fewer than 29 persons have been confirmed dead in a fresh attack by insurgents in the Gombi local government area of Adamawa state.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has confirmed the fatality rate during the spot visit to the Guyaku community, the affected community
In the Gombi Local Government Area of the state, on Monday.
Fintiri described the incident as both tragic and unacceptable.
The governor reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to strengthening security.
While addressing the community, Fintiri emphasised his government’s determination to collaborate with security agencies to prevent further attacks and restore peace to the region.
Tension remains high in the community, as fear and grief continue to grip residents, especially women, children, and older people, many of whom have fled their homes over fears of another attack.
The Emir of Gombi, who doubles as Kumo Gombi, Aggrey Ali of Gombi, stated that the attackers operated for several hours, killing many residents, burning places of worship, and destroying property, including motorcycles.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed and killed youths, mainly those who were playing football, on Sunday evening in the affected communities.
Security personnel were said to have arrived at the scene late, after the attackers might have left, LEADERSHIP gathered.
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