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Attackers kill policeman in Yobe community, set his house ablaze

Attackers kill policeman in Yobe community, set his house ablaze

Tragedy struck the Mairi community of Buni Yadi in Gujba Local Government Area late Saturday night when unidentified assailants brutally murdered a police officer and set his home ablaze.

The attack, which occurred at approximately 11:45 pm, claimed the life of Sule Babur, a dedicated officer, as reported by security analyst and counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama.

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The violent incident has left the community in shock, with residents calling for a swift investigation to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

Yobe State, located in the Northeast region of Nigeria, has been plagued by frequent attacks from Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists.

The state’s proximity to Borno, the epicenter of Boko Haram insurgency, has exacerbated its security challenges.

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