Terrorists storm Geidam (Yobe), kill resident, destroy properties

Terrorists storm Geidam (Yobe), kill resident, destroy properties

In the early hours of Saturday, terrorists from the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) invaded Geidam town in Yobe State, attacking residents and causing widespread property damage, according to various sources.

The brutal assault from the ISWAP militants left one person dead and caused extensive damage to property.

Intelligence sources informed a counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama that the violence erupted around 3:30am when insurgents stormed the town, indiscriminately firing explosives.

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The attack saw two vehicles belonging to Nigerian Customs officials set ablaze.

Adding to the devastation, the attackers targeted the grave of a local resident, Khalifah Ayiloma, in Kolori Ward, setting the gravesite on fire.

The insurgents also raided the home of Dahiru Muhammadu, a 60-year-old night watchman stationed across from Geidam Polytechnic.

He sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and was rushed to Geidam Specialist Hospital, where he was later confirmed dead.

Terrorists storm Geidam (Yobe), kill resident, destroy properties