Boko Haram invade home of police officer in Yobe in a targeted attack

Boko Haram invade home of police officer in Yobe in a targeted attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen reportedly attacked the residence of ASP Mohammed Modu, Officer-in-Charge of Tattaba Out Station, Bara Division, Gulani Local Government Area, Yobe State, in the early hours of 9 December.

According to sources, at about 0130 hours, the armed hoodlums invaded three houses belonging to the officer, stole his Haojue motorcycle, three bicycles, a Golf 3 motor vehicle, and other personal belongings, before setting the three houses and a Honda Civic vehicle ablaze.

Security operatives visited the scene and documented the damage, with no casualties reported. The officer has been advised to exercise heightened caution while monitoring and patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent further attacks.

The incident is under ongoing investigation as authorities continue to assess the security situation in Gulani LGA. Yobe in a targeted attack

Banditry attacks in Zamfara leave two dead, three injured

By:Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have reportedly attacked two communities in Zamfara State, resulting in fatalities and injuries.

In Adabka Village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, about 43 armed bandits stormed the outskirts at approximately 1130hrs on Tuesday, shooting and killing Alhaji Muhammad Dan Dabara, aged 45, before escaping.

The victim’s body was later evacuated to a hospital for autopsy and subsequently released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites. Investigations into the attack have commenced.

Meanwhile, in Mashayar Zaki Village, along Gusau-Dansadau Road in Maru LGA, unknown armed bandits attacked at about 1245hrs on the same day.

The assailants shot to death one person and injured three others before fleeing. The victims were evacuated to a hospital for treatment, while the deceased was released to relatives for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Security patrols and monitoring have been intensified in the affected areas.

Boko Haram invade home of police officer in Yobe in a targeted attack