Boko Haram Militants Attack Geidam, Burn Vehicles, and Kill Night Watchman

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Islamic State of the West African Province(ISWAP) launched a violent attack on Geidam town in the early hours of Saturday, leaving one person dead and causing significant damage to property.

 

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at around 3:30 a.m. when insurgents entered the town and began firing explosives at random. 

 

During the assault, two vehicles belonging to customs officials were set ablaze. In a further act of desecration, the attackers targeted the grave of a local resident, Khalifah Ayiloma, located in Kolori Ward, setting the gravesite on fire.

 

The insurgents also attacked the residence of Dahiru Muhammadu, a 60-year-old night watchman who was stationed opposite the Geidam Polytechnic. 

 

He was shot in the neck and rushed to Geidam Specialist Hospital, where he was later confirmed dead.

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