Amnesty International Denounces Deadly Boko Haram Assault in Adamawa State Village Raids

Amnesty International reports 29 killed in Boko Haram raids on Guyaku and Telabala, calling for urgent protection of civilians in Adamawa State.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 28, 2026, 6:25 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Peoples Gazette

Insurgent Violence Results in Mass Casualties in Adamawa Communities

A lethal raid by Boko Haram on the Guyaku and Telabala communities in Adamawa State has drawn international condemnation after at least 29 people were confirmed dead. According to a statement released by Amnesty International on Monday, the assault occurred on Sunday, catching residents off guard and forcing many to flee into the surrounding wilderness. The human rights organization detailed a grim scene where survivors returned to find the bodies of their neighbors and family members scattered throughout the village grounds.

Targeted Execution of Vulnerable Residents and Infrastructure Destruction

The nature of the violence was described as particularly brutal, with attackers reportedly shooting residents at point blank range. Those unable to flee, including the elderly and infirm, were targeted and killed within the perceived safety of their homes. Beyond the loss of life, the insurgents engaged in the systematic destruction of community assets, setting fire to motorcycles, classrooms, and churches. This scorched earth tactic appears designed to cripple the social and educational fabric of the Gombi Local Government Area.

Systemic Looting and the Escalation of Abductions

Amnesty International highlighted a disturbing trend of widespread looting that accompanied the killings. Witnesses reported that property was systematically stripped from the villages before the attackers retreated. Furthermore, the group raised significant alarms regarding the continued abduction of women and girls during these raids. These kidnappings represent a persistent and harrowing element of Boko Haram’s operational strategy in the region, leaving families in a state of prolonged psychological distress as they search for missing loved ones.