Abdulrahman Haske, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, has condemned the killing of residents in MayoLadde community, Hong Local Government Area, on Tuesday. The attack, attributed to suspected Boko Haram insurgents, also affected Pubagu community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Haske described the violence as barbaric and a grave assault on humanity. He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended condolences to victims' families and the governments of Adamawa and Borno States.
The aspirant commiserated with the injured and displaced, praying for the repose of the deceased and recovery for the wounded. He called the killings senseless, inhumane and unacceptable, stressing that no cause justifies taking innocent lives. Haske urged immediate humanitarian support for affected families. He acknowledged the sacrifices of Nigeria's security forces but insisted current efforts must be urgently strengthened and better coordinated.
Haske called for improved collaboration among the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and local vigilante groups. He emphasized the need for enhanced surveillance, rapid response, and sustained presence in border communities like Hong and Askira/Uba. He urged federal and state governments to prioritize protection of lives in rural areas. Security remains a central pillar of his gubernatorial agenda. Haske is set to formally declare his candidacy on Saturday, April 26, 2026. The statement was signed by Abdulgaffar Ahmed, his Publicity Secretary, on April 24, 2026.
Abdulrahman Haske decries the Hong massacre while preparing to launch a campaign that hinges on security, yet offers no explanation for how his approach would differ from current efforts failing in the same communities. The attack occurred in MayoLadde, a location already familiar with violence, raising questions about the credibility of new security promises. Residents of Hong and Askira/Uba have heard condemnations before, often followed by silence when the next attack comes. Haske's call for coordination and vigilante inclusion repeats long-standing strategies with little evidence of results.
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