Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over a wave of deadly attacks in Adamawa State, where more than 20 people were reportedly killed in recent days.
The incidents, which occurred in the Madagali and Hong Local Government Areas, have once again highlighted the persistent insecurity troubling the North-East and the urgent need for coordinated action to protect vulnerable communities.
Atiku, a former presidential candidate and prominent political figure, reacted through a post on his official X account on Friday, lamenting both the loss of lives and the wider implications for stability in Nigeria.
“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.
Reflecting on the broader security picture, Atiku added that the violence “not only highlights the worsening insecurity in the country but also deepens the North-East crisis.” He urged authorities to take decisive steps, emphasising the need to bring perpetrators to justice and prevent further attacks on civilians.
The recent surge in violence has reignited national concern over security in the region. Adamawa, alongside neighbouring Borno and Yobe, has for years been a major hotspot in the fight against insurgency. Communities across the state remain vulnerable to raids and attacks, often linked to armed groups operating across porous borders and exploiting gaps in local security structures.
Madagali and Hong, in particular, have faced repeated assaults over the past decade, largely driven by the activities of Boko Haram and splinter factions. Though the latest attacks were reportedly carried out by unidentified gunmen, the pattern aligns with long-standing threats facing markets, schools, and rural settlements.
Atiku’s call for action mirrors ongoing debates on strengthening intelligence gathering, expanding community-based policing, and increasing support for military and paramilitary forces deployed in high-risk areas. Security analysts warn that without sustained intervention, such attacks could escalate, deepening instability and further straining responses by both federal and state governments.
New Daily Prime reports that the insecurity in Adamawa forms part of a wider regional crisis affecting several North-East states, where insurgency, banditry, and communal clashes continue to disrupt daily life and undermine economic activity.
As communities mourn the latest victims, leaders and citizens alike continue to press for comprehensive solutions capable of restoring safety and confidence in the region.
