The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Ahmed Aminu, has condemned the deadly attack on Dzangola community in Gombi Local Government Area, calling for urgent action to strengthen security in vulnerable communities.
Key Highlights:
- APC candidate Ahmed Aminu Galadima condemned the Dzangola attack.
- 12 people were reportedly killed and two injured.
- A young girl was allegedly abducted during the attack.
- Galadima urged stronger security operations in vulnerable communities.
- He called for support for affected families and restoration of peace.
Galadima, in a statement issued by his media aide, Adamu Sambo, expressed shock over the reported attack, which occurred on Sunday, and was allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
According to the statement, several residents were killed, while homes, businesses and other property were attacked and destroyed during the incident.
It added that there were also reports of an abduction during the attack, with the chairman of Gombi Local Government Area confirming that 12 people were killed and two others injured.
Galadima expressed sympathy to the people of Dzangola and the entire Gombi community, describing the incident as another painful reminder of the security challenges confronting rural communities in the state.
“My heart goes out to the people of Dzangola at this very painful moment. The loss of innocent lives is devastating,” he said.
The APC candidate also expressed particular concern over reports that a young girl was abducted during the attack, urging security agencies to make every effort to locate and safely rescue her.
He called on the military, police and intelligence agencies to intensify operations aimed at protecting lives and property, stressing that repeated attacks on communities in the area had become unacceptable.
According to him, rural residents should not be left to confront terrorists and other criminal elements on their own, despite the courage and resilience they have demonstrated in the face of insecurity.
“Our people deserve to sleep in their homes without fear, cultivate their farms without anxiety and conduct their businesses without the constant threat of violence,” Galadima said.
He urged the government to ensure a stronger security presence in Dzangola and neighbouring communities to restore residents’ confidence in the protection of their lives and property.
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Galadima also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and promptly provide credible information on suspicious movements, unfamiliar persons and criminal activities to security agencies and community leaders.
He said the fight against terrorism required collective efforts involving security agencies, governments at all levels, traditional and religious leaders, community vigilantes and citizens.
The APC candidate further called on humanitarian organisations, philanthropists, community leaders and well-meaning Nigerians to assist families whose homes, livelihoods and means of sustenance were affected by the attack.
He prayed for the swift restoration of peace in Dzangola, Gombi and other communities affected by insurgency, urging stakeholders to work together to ensure that Adamawa remains safe and peaceful for its citizens.
