Islamic State Claims Deadly Attack in Adamawa Community, 29 Killed

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an assault that left at least 29 people dead in Guyaku community, Gombi LGA, Adamawa State. According to the militant group’s statement on its Telegram channel, fighters targeted Christians, destroyed a church and torched nearly 100 motorcycles. Witnesses say the attackers opened fire at a football pitch where youths were gathered on April 26, then burned homes and places of worship during the prolonged assault. Local residents describe an atmosphere of grief and fear, with many families fleeing their homes over concerns of further violence. The state governor visited the scene, calling the attack “an affront to our humanity” and pledging support for the grieving community.

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