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IS Claims Guyaku Raid, 29 Killed; Governor Vows Crackdown

4/28/2026

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The Islamic State group posted a Telegram message claiming responsibility for the Guyaku raid in Adamawa, Nigeria.
Militants killed at least 29 people, a death count officials have confirmed.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri visited Guyaku, denounced the assault as an affront to humanity and pledged intensified security operations.
Witnesses said gunmen opened fire on a football pitch and burned houses, places of worship and motorcycles during a several-hour assault.

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The Islamic State group posted a Telegram message claiming responsibility for the Guyaku raid in Adamawa, Nigeria.
Militants killed at least 29 people, a death count officials have confirmed.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri visited Guyaku, denounced the assault as an affront to humanity and pledged intensified security operations.
Witnesses said gunmen opened fire on a football pitch and burned houses, places of worship and motorcycles during a several-hour assault.