Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
At least two people were killed on Sunday evening when suspected bandits launched a violent attack on Galadima Pindiga, a community in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, setting several houses ablaze and deepening fears over worsening insecurity in the area.
Residents said the attackers stormed the community in the evening hours, firing sporadically and burning homes, forcing many villagers to flee for safety. The assault threw Galadima Pindiga into panic, as families scrambled to escape the violence amid reports of casualties and widespread destruction of property.
The latest attack adds to a troubling pattern of violence across the Pindiga axis, which has witnessed repeated raids over the past month. Communities including Pindiga, Mamuda, Rahama, Laro, Galadima, Sabon Kaura, and Lombo have been targeted by armed groups, resulting in multiple deaths and numerous abductions. Locals say the frequency and spread of the attacks suggest a growing presence of armed bandits exploiting security gaps in the largely rural corridor.
Although professional hunters and vigilante groups, working in collaboration with security agencies, have succeeded in rescuing some abducted victims in recent weeks, residents argue that these efforts have not been enough to deter continued attacks. Many fear that the assailants are becoming bolder, taking advantage of poor road networks, difficult terrain, and limited security presence to strike and retreat with ease.
Community leaders have renewed calls on the Gombe State Government to urgently scale up its response. They are demanding improved road access linking Pindiga, Mamuda, and Kaltanga, increased deployment of security personnel to vulnerable communities, and better equipment and logistical support for local hunters who often serve as first responders during attacks.
“The people are living in constant fear,” a community leader said, noting that many farmers now hesitate to go to their fields. “If these attacks continue unchecked, farming activities will be disrupted, livelihoods destroyed, and hunger could spread.”
The Pindiga axis is regarded as a key agrarian hub in Gombe State, supplying food produce to surrounding towns and markets. Prolonged insecurity in the area threatens not only local livelihoods but also food production and economic stability across the state.
As residents mourn the latest victims, pressure is mounting on authorities to restore confidence, secure rural communities, and prevent further escalation of violence in the region.
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