The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a message on the Telegram messaging app. Representational image: iStock
Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in attack on Nigerian village
The attack took place late on Sunday in Guyaku, a village in the Gombi local government area in the country's Adamawa state, according to the state governor
Abuja, Apr 28 (AP) Militants with the Islamic State group attacked a village overnight in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 29 people, authorities said Monday.
The attack took place late on Sunday in Guyaku, a village in the Gombi local government area in the country's Adamawa state, according to the state governor.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a message on the Telegram messaging app.
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri denounced the attack as tragic and unacceptable during a visit to the village on Monday. AP
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