8 August 2026 · Terrorism
Security in Gombi
OpenWatch has recorded 20 security incidents in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa State, with 6 in the last 12 months. That is 4% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 9 of 9 among the Adamawa LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
6
Fatalities · 12 mo
49
Incidents · all-time
20
Fatalities · all-time
106
Latest reported incidents in Gombi
Most recent involve terrorism, bombing, gender-based violence, kidnapping
1 June 2026 · Terrorism
Troops arrested two suspected members of ISWAP in Garkida, Adamawa State, based on credible intelligence regarding their movements. The suspects are reportedly involved in various terrorist operations in the North-East region.
28 April 2026 · Terrorism
Terrorists killed 19 residents in Gombi LGA, Adamawa State, highlighting ongoing insecurity in Nigeria. The incident has drawn condemnation from political leaders regarding the government's failure to protect citizens.
24 April 2026 · Terrorism
Gunmen attacked Guyaku and Telabala communities in Gombi LGA, killing 29 people during a football match. The attackers also set religious buildings ablaze, prompting residents to flee.
24 April 2026 · Bombing
A member of a local hunters’ group died following an accidental explosion during a joint patrol with troops in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident occurred when a hunter stepped on a primed RPG tube inside a gun truck, triggering a partial explosion.
23 March 2026 · Terrorism
A suspected informant for ISWAP and Boko Haram was arrested by Nigerian troops in Gombi, Adamawa State. The suspect was reportedly involved in reconnaissance for future attacks on military structures.
10 August 2023 · Gender-based violence
A man in Adamawa State has been arrested for allegedly murdering his two-year-old daughter in a fit of anger towards his ex-wife. The suspect reportedly buried the child in a shallow grave after the incident.
25 December 2020 · Terrorism
Boko Haram fighters attacked Garkida town in Gombi LGA, causing residents to flee to nearby mountains. The insurgents reportedly arrived in five trucks and opened fire.
29 May 2020 · Kidnapping
The Adamawa State Police Command arrested 69 suspects involved in kidnapping and armed robbery, recovering several firearms. The suspects were linked to multiple kidnappings and a murder in the region.
2 March 2020 · Terrorism
Over 750 households in Garkida, Adamawa State, suffered losses during recent terrorist attacks, prompting the Federal Government to provide relief materials. Residents expressed the need for better security measures to prevent future attacks.
Other areas in Adamawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Gombi LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 8 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Local government areas differ enormously in how closely they are covered by the press, so a low count reflects both a safer area and a quieter one. Coverage in this record is densest from 2026 onward. See the full Adamawa profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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