Adamawa, April 28 (ANI): The Islamic State group (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed at least 29 people in Nigeria’s Adamawa state, according to a statement issued on Telegram and reported by Al Jazeera.
The attack occurred in the Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area, where armed assailants targeted residents, resulting in multiple fatalities. State authorities confirmed the death toll and said the incident remains under investigation.
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said at least 29 people were killed in the attack. He visited the affected area Monday and described the incident as “tragic and unacceptable,” while offering condolences to the victims’ families.
“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,” Fintiri said in a post on X. “This act of cowardice is an affront to our humanity and will not go unpunished.”
He added that security operations are being intensified in the region.
“We are intensifying security operations immediately to restore peace and ensure every resident feels safe in their home again,” the governor said. (ANI)
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