Sunday, October 6, 2024 -Suspected Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents launched an attack on Geidam town in Yobe state, leaving one person dead.
According to Zagazola Makama, a
security analyst, intelligence sources disclosed that the attack occurred
around 3:30 a.m on Saturday, October 5, 2024, when the insurgents stormed the
town, unleashing explosives indiscriminately.
Two vehicles belonging to customs officials were
torched during the assault. In a disturbing act of desecration, the attackers
also set fire to the grave of Khalifah Ayiloma, located in Kolori Ward.
The residence of Dahiru Muhammadu, a 60-year-old
night watchman stationed opposite Geidam Polytechnic, was also attacked.
Muhammadu sustained a gunshot wound to the neck
and was rushed to Geidam Specialist Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
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