Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over a series of deadly attacks in Adamawa State that claimed more than 20 lives in recent days.
The attacks, which occurred in Madagali and Hong Local Government Areas, underscore the persistent security challenges facing Nigeria’s North-East region.
Atiku, a former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, shared his reaction on his official X account on Friday, highlighting both the human toll and broader implications for regional stability.
“I am deeply moved by the tragic attacks in Adamawa State, where gunmen killed over 20 people in a market in Madagali and Hong local government areas,” he wrote.
He further noted, “The attack not only highlights the worsening insecurity in the country but also deepens the North-East crisis.”
Urging prompt and decisive action from authorities, Atiku added, “I urge the authorities to redouble their efforts to address this menace, ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice, and strengthen security to prevent future attacks.”
Adamawa State has long been a frontline in Nigeria’s fight against insurgency. Security agencies and the state government continue to struggle to contain attacks targeting civilians, local markets, and schools.
Madagali and Hong, like many parts of Adamawa, have been vulnerable to raids over the past decade due to Boko Haram and splinter groups exploiting porous borders and limited security infrastructure.
The attacks, reportedly carried out by unidentified gunmen, have drawn national attention as the North-East continues to grapple with insurgency and banditry.
Experts warn that without sustained interventions, attacks on civilians in markets and villages could escalate, further destabilising the region and straining federal and state responses.
Adamawa’s challenges are mirrored in neighbouring Borno, Yobe, and Taraba states, where insurgency, banditry, and communal clashes continue to threaten lives and livelihoods.
