Policeman, two civilians die as Boko Haram attacks Yobe community

Boko Haram insurgents have carried out a series of attacks in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of property.

The attacks happened when people had gone to bed on Saturday, with gunshots echoing through the village located 17 kilometers away from Damaturu, the state capital.

During the attack, a mobile policeman and two civilians were killed, while the district head’s palace in Kukareta, located on the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road, was set on fire by the attackers.

Eyewitnesses report that the attackers, believed to be Boko Haram insurgents, descended upon homes, looting food items and burning houses.

“We lost three people, including a police mobile officer who died of a gunshot wound during the attack,” recounted a witness.

Major General Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd), the state security adviser, confirmed in a press statement that suspected Boko Haram terrorists carried out the assault and burnt down the district head of Kukareta’s palace and two patrol vehicles belonging to security personnel.

The incident also targeted an election collation center at Kukareta, resulting in the loss of one police officer and two civilians.

Abdulsalam urged the people of the area to continue supporting the security agencies in their efforts to maintain peace and security in the area.