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BREAKING: Boko Haram invade acting IGP’s home town in Yobe

Boko Haram terrorists have taken over the acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali’s hometown, Geidam in Yobe State.

The terrorists in eight vehicles and carrying weapons stormed the town around 6pm.

“Their motorcade moved straight to the location of Kafela primary school as they started sporadic shooting.

“We are currently indoors praying for our safety, that’s all I can say for now,” Daily Trust quoted a resident of the town as saying.

The state police spokesman, Dungus Abdulkarim, who confirmed the attack said air force fighter is already in Geidam providing reinforcement.

More details later…

Sunny Green Itodo

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