Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has confirmed that at least 29 people were killed in a violent attack on the Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The governor described the incident as tragic and called for urgent action to protect vulnerable communities.
Fintiri made the disclosure during a visit to the affected area, where he met grieving families and assessed the level of destruction. In a statement, he assured residents that his administration would intensify collaboration with security agencies to address the situation and prevent further violence.
Government Pledges Stronger Security Response
The governor said efforts are underway to stabilize the area and restore confidence among residents. He noted that protecting lives and property remains a priority. Officials accompanying him also reviewed immediate relief needs for displaced persons.
Residents continue to express fear following the attack. Many families have left their homes due to concerns about possible renewed violence. The community is in mourning, with women, children, and elderly people among those most affected.
Local accounts suggest the attackers operated for an extended period without interruption. A community leader, Aggrey Ali, described the scale of destruction, saying, “the attackers operated for several hours, killing dozens of residents, burning places of worship, and destroying property including motorcycles.”
Don’t Surrender to Bandits, New IGP Disu Tells Kwarans
In another story, Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, urged residents of Kwara State not to abandon their communities in the face of rising bandit attacks. He assured them that security forces would reclaim affected areas.
The police chief gave the assurance on Monday, March 9, during a visit to the state, where he met with security commanders, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders to assess the security situation and ongoing operations against criminal groups. He maintained that bandits must not be allowed to force people out of their ancestral homes.
Addressing residents and stakeholders at the state police command, Disu said his visit was focused on open discussions around security challenges and improving collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the public.
Gunmen Attack Kwara Community
Earlier, a tragic attack by a group of terrorists hit a community in Kwara North, Kwara State, just days after Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the region. The attack occurred on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Gidan Sani village, located near the Kwara State Permanent NYSC Camp under the Tsaragi Emirate.
Community sources told Legit.ng that the armed terrorists invaded the village and killed a woman and her two children, all members of the same family.
