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Gunmen Kill Dozens in Northeast Nigeria, Orphanage Raid Raises Alarm

At least 29 people have been killed in a deadly attack in northeastern Adamawa State on Apr 27,2026, according to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The assault occurred in the Guyaku community within Gombi Local Government Area, where residents had gathered at a local football pitch. Officials said gunmen entered the area and opened fire indiscriminately, triggering panic and chaos among those present. Residents described a sudden and violent scene, with attackers reportedly shooting at civilians for several hours and destroying property. Community leaders confirmed that the violence extended beyond the initial gathering, leaving multiple casualties and widespread damage. Governor Fintiri visited the affected area, expressing condolences to victims’ families and condemning the attack as unacceptable. He assured residents that security forces are working to restore order and prevent further incidents. Authorities have not confirmed a specific motive, but the region has faced repeated violence linked to insurgent groups, including Boko Haram, alongside criminal gangs contributing to insecurity. The latest attack underscores ongoing challenges in stabilizing parts of northeastern Nigeria, where communities remain vulnerable to armed assaults. In a separate incident in Kogi State, officials reported that eight children remain missing after gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage. Security forces rescued 15 children following the attack, which also involved the abduction of the orphanage owner. Authorities said the response was coordinated, but investigations continue as no group has claimed responsibility. Nigeria continues to face a widespread kidnapping crisis, with armed groups targeting civilians for ransom despite government measures banning such payments. Officials have reiterated their commitment to rescuing victims and addressing the broader security threats affecting multiple regions.

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Gunmen Kill Dozens in Northeast Nigeria, Orphanage Raid Raises Alarm

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Nigeria air strike hits market, over 100 civilians killed in Yobe

A military air strike in northeastern Nigeria has killed more than 100 civilians after a targeted operation against suspected insurgents struck a crowded marketplace. The incident occurred at approximately 2:46 PM WAT on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Yobe State near the border with Borno, a region long affected by extremist violence. Authorities confirmed that the strike, carried out by the Nigerian

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Gunmen Kill Dozens in Northeast Nigeria, Orphanage Raid Raises Alarm

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