Fintiri says 29 killed in Adamawa football pitch attack

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Fintiri says 29 killed in Adamawa football pitch attack

Gunmen killed at least 29 people in Adamawa state, Nigeria, targeting young people gathered at a football pitch. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri confirmed the death toll and stated that the attackers, believed to be Boko Haram militants, also burned places of worship and homes. The attack has raised growing concerns about security in the country as general elections approach.

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