IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
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"We are intensifying security operations immediately to restore peace and ensure every resident feels safe in their home again."
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri , Politician
"My heart breaks for the people of Guyaku."
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri , Politician
"This act of cowardice is an affront to our humanity and will not go unpunished."
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri , Politician
"We are intensifying security operations immediately to restore peace and ensure every resident feels safe in their home again."
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri , Politician
"no fewer than 29 people were killed in a deadly attack on Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area"
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri , Politician
"our people converged at a football pitch in Guyaku community,... were attacked by insurgents who entered with guns and began shooting randomly."
— Philip Agabus , Other
"denounced the attack as tragic and unacceptable"
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri , Politician
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Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
Armed attackers killed at least 29 people in Guyaku village, Adamawa State. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which lasted several hours and resulted in property destruction.
Gunmen killed at least 29 people in Guyaku village, Adamawa State. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility, and authorities are intensifying security operations in response.
Daesh claimed responsibility for an attack that killed at least 29 people in Guyaku village, Adamawa State. Locals reported that gunmen targeted young people gathered at a football pitch.
Militants with the Islamic State group attacked Guyaku village in Adamawa State, killing at least 29 people. The group claimed responsibility via Telegram.
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