Categories: metro

Boko Haram attacks Acting IGP hometown, Geidam

GEIDAM, Yobe State hometown of the Acting Police Inspector General Usman Baba Alkali, has been attacked by terror sect, Boko Haram, sending residents scampering for their lives.

Soldiers reportedly deployed in the town responded with fire. This was after some of the terrorists had set some shops ablaze.

The Police Public Relation Officer in the state, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the attack and said an Air Force jet had been sent to provide assist for the ground troops.

The last time the insurgents attacked Geidam was in February when they kidnapped three Customs officers.

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

Brains, Innovation as Young minds Steal Spotlight at Toyota Show Mobility Challenge

Brains, Innovation as Young minds Steal Spotlight at Toyota Show Mobility Challenge   The future…

12 hours ago

Anambra Arraigns Eight Pastors for Violating Homeland Security Law 2025

Anambra Arraigns Eight Pastors for Violating Homeland Security Law 2025 AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State…

13 hours ago

Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence for Delta Kidnapper

Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence for Delta Kidnapper ABUJA, Nigeria – The Supreme Court has affirmed…

14 hours ago

49 Die of Thirst in Niger’s Sahara Desert After Truck Breakdown

49 Die of Thirst in Niger's Sahara Desert After Truck Breakdown AGADEZ, Niger – At least 49…

14 hours ago

MFM Suspends Nationwide Night Vigils, Sets 8pm Cut-Off for Church Activities

MFM Suspends Nationwide Night Vigils, Sets 8pm Cut-Off for Church Activities The Mountain of Fire…

14 hours ago

Nigeria to Evacuate Over 1,000 Citizens as Anti-Migrant Violence Spreads in South Africa

Nigeria to Evacuate Over 1,000 Citizens as Anti-Migrant Violence Spreads in South Africa ABUJA, Nigeria –…

15 hours ago