Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Sunday stormed Pindiga town in the Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State and shot two people to death. According to the Gombe State Police Command, the incident occurred at about 3:30 am at the residence of the deceased on Pindiga-Kashere Road. “The Gombe State Police Command strongly condemns this criminal act and assures members of the public that all necessary measures are being taken to bring those responsible to justice. Reiterating his administration’s firm commitment to security, Governor Inuwa Yahaya warned criminals and their collaborators that Gombe State would not serve as a haven for them. He added that security operations would be intensified, intelligence gathering strengthened, and collaboration with communities deepened.

Source: The Guardian December 28, 2025 22:23 UTC