Daesh Claims Responsibility for Attack in Adamawa, Nigeria
At least 29 people killed in attack on football pitch gathering; Daesh claims responsibility through Telegram statement.
Cairo – The militant group Daesh claimed responsibility for an attack that resulted in the deaths of at least 29 individuals in Adamawa State, northeast Nigeria.
According to a statement from Daesh via their messaging platform Telegram, the attack targeted a group of young people who had gathered at a football pitch.Locals reported that on Sunday afternoon, armed insurgents entered the Guyaku community within the Gombi Local Government Area and began shooting randomly at those present.
Philip Agabus, a local resident, confirmed this account to AFP. The attack occurred during a gathering at a football pitch in the area, which has raised concerns about the vulnerability of public spaces to such incidents.Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri confirmed the casualties, stating that at least 29 people lost their lives in the incident.
His aide corroborated this information via social media, emphasizing the severity of the assault on the Guyaku community.The attack highlights a concerning trend of increasing violence by terrorist groups in Nigeria, particularly in northern regions.
Daesh's assertion of responsibility adds an additional layer of complexity to understanding the motivations behind such attacks and the potential affiliations within the region.
According to a statement from Daesh via their messaging platform Telegram, the attack targeted a group of young people who had gathered at a football pitch.Locals reported that on Sunday afternoon, armed insurgents entered the Guyaku community within the Gombi Local Government Area and began shooting randomly at those present.
Philip Agabus, a local resident, confirmed this account to AFP. The attack occurred during a gathering at a football pitch in the area, which has raised concerns about the vulnerability of public spaces to such incidents.Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri confirmed the casualties, stating that at least 29 people lost their lives in the incident.
His aide corroborated this information via social media, emphasizing the severity of the assault on the Guyaku community.The attack highlights a concerning trend of increasing violence by terrorist groups in Nigeria, particularly in northern regions.
Daesh's assertion of responsibility adds an additional layer of complexity to understanding the motivations behind such attacks and the potential affiliations within the region.
