PDP Governorship Aspirant, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, has strongly condemned the deadly attack on Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, describing the incident as “barbaric and heartbreaking assault on innocent civilians.”
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly stormed the rural community on Sunday evening, killing several residents, injuring others, burning properties and forcing families to flee for safety amid panic and destruction.
Reacting to the tragedy on Monday, Vunobolki said he received the news “with profound sadness and a heavy heart,” noting that the repeated attacks on vulnerable communities show that insecurity remains a major threat to peace and development in our communities.
“This heinous act is one too many,” he said. “The killing of harmless citizens and the trauma inflicted on women, children and entire families is painful and unacceptable.”
He expressed sympathy to families who lost loved ones, victims receiving treatment, and residents displaced by the attack, stressing that no community should be left to suffer such terror in silence.
Guyaku, located within Gombi axis of Adamawa, lies in a region that has historically witnessed repeated extremist incursions due to its proximity to southern Borno routes, where insurgent movements have remained active over the years.
Vunobolki, appreciated the efforts of Security Agencies in combating crime, urging them to urgently reinforce security presence in Gombi and surrounding communities, intensify intelligence gathering, and ensure that those responsible are tracked down and brought to justice.
Beyond the call for government action, Vunobolki urged residents not to surrender to fear, but to remain united and vigilant while supporting one another through the difficult period.
He reaffirmed solidarity with the people of Guyaku, saying the pain of the affected families is shared by all well-meaning citizens of Adamawa.
The attack has once again renewed concerns over civilian safety in Nigeria’s North-East, where communities continue to bear the human cost of a conflict that has lingered for more than a decade.