Gunmen kill 29 and burn property in Adamawa State attack

5 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 27

At least 29 people, mostly youths gathered at a football pitch in Guyaku, Adamawa, were killed on Sunday; ISWAP claimed responsibility, while the governor blamed Boko Haram.
Attackers operated for several hours, burning a church, houses, and nearly 100 motorcycles, with local leaders and officials confirming the destruction and vowing intensified security operations.
The incident highlights Nigeria's ongoing jihadist insurgency, which has killed tens of thousands since 2009, and comes amid increased scrutiny of security ahead of elections and continued mass kidnappings elsewhere in the country.

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