A wave of violent attacks across several Nigerian states has left dozens dead and many others kidnapped, in what has been described as one of the most coordinated nights of insecurity in recent times.
In the most severe incident, no fewer than 39 people were killed late Sunday night in Guyaku community, Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, after suspected members of Boko Haram stormed the area. The attackers reportedly invaded the village for hours, unleashing violence on residents in an assault that has left the community in mourning. The affected area lies near the border communities close to the Sambisa Forest along the Adamawa–Borno highway.
In a separate incident the same day, a pastor, his wife, and their two children were killed by gunmen in Gako Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Meanwhile, in Kogi State, at least 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor were abducted from an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja.
In another attack, gunmen kidnapped a farm manager, Afolabi Ajayi, in Imafon community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Separately, at least seven people were killed by suspected herdsmen in Channel One community, a border settlement along the Arufu–Wukari road in Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Authorities are yet to release an official nationwide security briefing, but the coordinated nature and spread of the attacks have heightened fear and renewed calls for stronger security responses across affected regions.