Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly attacked Bala-Tela village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing one person and setting a church, a car and other properties on fire.
The attack reportedly occurred on Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, when the assailants arrived in large numbers on motorcycles and opened fire, forcing residents to flee for safety.
According to local sources, some residents escaped into nearby bushes as the attackers torched buildings and other properties. The full extent of the destruction remains unclear.
The latest incident has renewed fears among residents of Guyaku District, where several deadly attacks have been recorded in recent months.
On April 26, 2026, Bala-Tela village was attacked during a local football gathering, leaving at least 29 people dead. The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) subsequently claimed responsibility for that attack, according to media reports.
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Another attack occurred on September 7, 2026, in Dzangula, a neighbouring community in Guyaku District. The assault reportedly killed 12 people, injured others, destroyed properties, and left a church building burnt. A woman was also reportedly abducted.
The latest attack has heightened concerns about the safety of rural communities in the area, despite previous assurances that security agencies would work to prevent further violence.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Adamawa State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, were reportedly unsuccessful at the time of the initial report.
Residents remain concerned as recurring attacks continue to threaten lives, places of worship and property across affected communities.
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