Suspected Boko Haram militants attacked the farming village of Dzangola Kilba in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa State, burning a Christian evangelist alive and killing up to 30 civilians.
Key Details of the Attacks
Adamawa State
- On the night of October 15, 2026, insurgents overran the village of Dzangola Kilba (Guyaku District, Gombi LGA) from around 9:00 PM until 5:00 AM.
- They locked Evangelist David Barnabas of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) inside his home and set it on fire.
- Local resident reports estimate the death toll at 30 civilians, though official confirmation from police and state authorities is pending.
Benue State
- On October 13, 2026, gunmen abducted Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache, the parish priest of St. Margaret’s Parish in Ajegbe-Awume (Ohimini County), along the Otobi Amejo–Ajegbe road while returning from Otukpo.
Plateau State
- Separate coordinated and targeted violence hit communities including Barkin Ladi, where at least nine individuals—including a local pastor—were killed in fresh assaults.
Broader Context
- The wave of violence coincides with heavy strikes and ambushes across the region, including attacks on military bases in Borno State that left over two dozen security personnel and community defenders dead.
