Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched a fresh attack on Yobe State.
The attack occurred in Buni Yadi town, headquarters of Gujba Local Government area of the state on Thursday, just days after 34 persons were murdered by terrorists in Mafa ward, Tarmuwa LGA.
According to Daily Trust, 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 the publication 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,” the source said.
“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
It was 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 spokesperson of the 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.
Captain Shehu Muhammad, Assistant Director Public Relations Unit Operation Lafiya Dole Sector 2 Damaturu, also confirmed the development, adding that troops successfully foiled the attack.
