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Gunmen Kill At Least 29 in Attack on Adamawa Community

Officials released the toll through an aide's social post.

Overview

  • The assault in Guyaku, Gombi LGA, which residents said happened Sunday afternoon, left at least 29 dead, the governor confirmed.
  • Witnesses said the shooters targeted youths gathered on a football field.
  • One resident told AFP the gunmen fired at random.
  • No group was identified in the reports and authorities had not offered details on a response.
  • Adamawa in northeast Nigeria has seen repeated attacks on rural communities.