Police: Why thousands of Borno residents are trooping to Yobe

Residents of four local governments in Borno State have been forced to flee into communities in Yobe State, according to the police.

In a statement on Thursday, Dungus Abdulkarim, the Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Police Command, listed the local governments as Gubio, Magumeri, Kaga and Konduga.

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Abdulkarim said as a result of terrorist attacks, there is a large movements from these LGAs into Yobe.

“They are believed to have relocated from their ancestral homes due to incessant attacks by unknown gunmen terrorising their communities while in search of food items and other valuables.

“In a proactive move, 2,000 migrants so far have been profiled by the command for security reasons while the influx of persons into the state is yet ongoing.

“The migrants have so far settled in areas which include Geidam, Tarmuwa, and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State as well as Isori, Kuka Reta, Kasesa and Kalallawa Villages around the state capital, Damaturu.

“The Command has commenced an investigation with regards to the cause of the migration while emplacing necessary strategies to ensure public safety and prevent criminal elements from taking advantage of the situation.

“In this vein, the Command urges the good people of Yobe State to be vigilant and report all suspicious person(s), object(s) and Vehicle(s) to the nearest Police Station/formation,” he said.

Borno is the state mainly affected by the insurgency ravaging the NorthEast.