Amnesty International has condemned the killing of at least, 29 people following an attack by Boko Haram on Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The attack, which took place on Sunday, left many residents dead and others missing, as villagers fled for safety during the violence.
In a post shared on its official X handle on Monday, Amnesty International described the incident as vicious and raised concern over the continued targeting of civilians in the region.
According to the organisation, gunmen attacked the community and shot residents at close range.
The group added that beyond the killings, the attackers also destroyed properties, setting churches, classrooms, and motorcycles ablaze.
Survivors and witnesses recounted seeing bodies lying across the village after the attack, with some elderly residents unable to escape the violence.
“Older people who could not flee were slaughtered inside their homes,” the organisation said.
Amnesty International further highlighted that such attacks go beyond killings, noting that the armed group continues to abduct women and girls while looting properties in affected communities.
It warned that the persistence of such incidents shows that more needs to be done to protect civilians.
“The fact that such atrocities remain commonplace shows that more needs to be done to protect civilians and ensure that families of victims receive reparation and justice,” the statement added.
