Boko Haram hits Yobe again, sets Vehicles on fire

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched a fresh attack on Yobe State.

The attack, which happened in Buni Yadi town, headquarters of Gujba Local Government area of Yobe State, occurred days after at least 34 persons were murdered by terrorists.

Daily Trust learnt that the latest attack happened at a vigilante camp at Sabon Fegi close to government lodge, behind local government secretariat.

A source from the town told Daily Trust that the insurgents burnt down some section of Local government lodge and vehicles belonging to a bread factory.

‘‘They stormed the town last night on foot, set ablaze some part of government lodge and burned down two vehicles belonging to a bread factory call Annour Bread.

‘‘They were engaged by vigilante members and other special forces compelling the terrorists take to their heels as I am talking to you now, they burnt down vigilante camp, two vehicles of bread factory and some section of the lodge.

Another source from the security agency said one of the vigilantes working in the attacked camp sustained injuries.

Daily Trust gathered that before the attack, security operatives on patrol drove away people from the streets, having got information about the impending infiltration by the insurgents who are believed to be hibernating not far from the town.

Confirming the incident, The Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Police Command DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the terrorists come en masse on foot.

According to him, the insurgents stormed the town and started shooting sporadically.

When contacted, Captain Shehu Muhammad, Assistant Director Public Relations Unit Operation Lafiya Dole Sector 2 Damaturu, confirmed the development to our reporter, but said troops successfully foiled the attack.