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Property Worth Millions Razed By Fire In Yobe Market

An early morning fire has gutted a popular market in Gashu’a town, Yobe State, destroying shops with goods worth millions of Naira.This is coming less than a week after a similar incident occurred at Damaturu Bayan-Tasha market.The occurrence of the inferno was confirmed by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), who said the agency is col

Yobe Police Issue Safety Tips To Combat ATM Fraud After Arresting Suspects

The Yobe State Police Command has issued vital safety tips for bank customers to protect themselves from ATM fraud, following the arrest of three suspects linked to a criminal syndicate targeting ATM users in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed the guidelines in a statement aimed at reducing
Yobe Police Arrest Three Suspected ATM Fraudsters; 47 ATM Cards Recovered

The Yobe State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended three suspects allegedly involved in ATM fraud schemes, marking a significant milestone in the fight against cybercrime in the state. In a statement released on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, revealed that the arrests were made by

24 Hours After Tragic Fire, Fatal Road Crash Claims 12 In Yobe

Tragedy struck in Yobe State on Tuesday night when a devastating road accident claimed the lives of at least 12 passengers.The crash occurred along the Baimari-Geidam road, specifically at Km 20, Chelluri village, at around 10:00 pm.According to Corps Commander Livinus Yilzoom, Sector Commander of the Yobe State Sector Command of the Federal Road
Boko Haram Commander, Abubakar Shekau Killed In Yobe State Military Clash

A major blow has been dealt to Boko Haram as Commander Abubakar Shekau and four of his associates were killed in a fierce gun battle with Nigerian troops in Yobe State. The incident took place during a clash between Boko Haram insurgents and military forces operating under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai.The clash occurred late at night, around 11

Notorious Terrorist, Munzur Ya Audu Killed By Nigerian Troops In Yobe

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a notorious terrorist Commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State.Ya Audu’s capture was disclosed at a press conference by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in Abuja on Thursday.Buba said troops were also actively targeting terrorist logistics bases and other structures that
Yobe Police Apprehend Six Suspected Thieves, Recover Tricycle Parts, Bicycles

Six suspected criminals who were experts in different types of criminal activity in Damaturu and its environment have been apprehended by the Yobe State Police Command.DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday and made available to journalists.He stated that the suspects special

Yobe School Reopens, After It Was Closed Down 12 Years Ago Due to Insurgencies

The Yobe State Government has reopened the Government Senior Day Secondary School in Bara, located in Gulani Local Government Area, marking a significant milestone as the school had been closed for 12 years due to insurgency activities in the region. Since 2012, Government Secondary Schools in Bara, Goniri, and Babbangida were operating temporaril
54Yr Old Female Gunrunner Arrested With 350 Rounds Of Ammunition In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 54-year-old woman, Hamsatu Modu, for trafficking 350 rounds of ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu. The spokesperson of the Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 21, 2024, said Modu, of Morami village in Jakana, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno Stat

Yobe Police Tracked Kidnapper To His Home In Bauchi, Rescued 10Yr Old Victim

The Police Command in Yobe says it has rescued a 10-year-old boy from a suspected kidnapper in Bauchi State.DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s Spokesman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Friday.He said the suspect, 43, was arrested on October 18 in neighbouring Darazo, Bauchi State, where he held the victim hos
ISWAP Militants Launch Deadly Attack On Geidam Town, Yobe State

In the early hours of Saturday, militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a devastating attack on Geidam town in Yobe State, killing one resident and causing widespread destruction. The assault, which began around 3:30 a.m., saw the insurgents storm the town, firing explosives indiscriminately and terrorizing residents

Yobe Police Inspector Arrested For Stabbing Man To Death Over Dispute

An officer with the Yobe State Police Command has been arrested on suspicion of homicide.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, stated that the Commissioner of Police, Garba Ahmed, has ordered an immediate investigation into the homicide of Inspector Mohammed Bulama of the Police Mobile F
Total Blackout In Yobe Community As vandals Attack TCN Tower

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, on Sunday disclosed that suspected vandals attacked its transmission line supplying power to Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.A statement by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah explained that the vandals hacked down tower No T372, along Gombe -Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line on Satur

24-Year-Old Man, Yunusa Isa K!lls His Business Partner To Avoid Repaying N500,000 Loan In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 24-year- old man, Yunusa Isa who k!lled his business partner, Lawan Adamu to avoid paying back the N500,000 the deceased lent him. It was reported that 28-year-old Lawan was brutally m8rdered at the outskirts of Nayi Nawa bypass in Damaturu on Sunday, September 15, 2024.The c0rpse was found with d
Police Begin Investigation Into Death of 28yr Old Man Found With Slit Throat in Yobe

Yobe State Police Command has commenced investigation into the gruesome k!lling of a 28-year-old man, Lawan Adamu, at the outskirts of Nayi Nawa bypass in Damaturu. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, said one suspect was arrested in connection with the m8rder. “On Septe

Yobe State Reports Four Deaths from Acute Diarrhoea in Gujba Local Government Area

Yobe State Government has confirmed the death of four individuals due to acute diarrhoea in Gujba Local Government Area. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Health, Lawan Gana, during a press briefing in Damaturu on Monday.The outbreak was identified in the Jangalawaji and Tadandara settlements within Gujba Ward, areas recently impac

28Yr Old Man Found Dead With Slit Throat In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command says the body of a 25-year-old man murdered by unknown persons has been recovered in the Nayi-Nawa area of Damaturu.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the deceased was identified as Lawan Adamu. “On September 15, at about 2230hrs, ‘

Suspected Vandal Electrocuted In Transformer Substation In Yobe

A suspected vandal was found dead inside a transformer substation located at Commissioners’ Quarters in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. The incident, which occurred during an apparent attempt to tamper with the facility, has sparked renewed concerns over the dangers of illegal interference with electrical infrastructure.The body of the suspect
Yobe Govt And CAN Deny Reports Of Forceful Conversion Of Christian Girls To Islam

The Yobe State Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ethical Reorientation and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have refuted claims that 30 Christian teenage girls were abducted and forcefully converted to Islam.The allegations, which were published by an online news outlet, claimed that the state ministry was involved in the abduction and f

Survivors Attribute Escape To Divine Intervention In Deadly Boko Haram Attack On Yobe Mosque

Survivors of a brutal Boko Haram attack in Mafa village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, have recounted their escape from a horrifying massacre during worship at a local mosque, attributing their survival to divine intervention. The attack, which occurred last Sunday around 4 p.m., left over 80 dead as insurgents stormed the mosque, o
'Communities Have Roles To Play In Curbing Terrorism' - Buhari Lament On Yobe Mass Killing

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that communities, supported by governments, have more work to do in curbing the menace of the terrorists across Nigeria.The former president said this in a message to express his concern about the recent terrorists’ attack on Yobe that led to the loss of many lives.In the message issued by his aide, M

President Tinubu Mourns 87 Persons Killed By ISWAP In Yobe

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolence to the government and people of Yobe State over the killing of no fewer than 87 residents by terrorist group, Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP).Giistmania had earlier reported that ISWAP terrorists struck Mafa town around 4 pm on Sunday, killing about 87 residents and burning homes and shops.In
Photo From The Mass Burial Organized For Farmers Killed By Boko Haram Terrorists In Yobe

The funeral ceremony for the victims slaughtered by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Mafa community, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State is set to commence.The corpses have been conveyed from the community to Babbangida, the local government’s headquarters, located about 50 kilometers from Damaturu, the state capital, by a joint team o

BREAKING: 37 Bodies Recovered As Boko Haram Terrorists Kill At Least 87 People In Yobe Attack

The lifeless bodies of 37 villagers who were killed by Boko Haram terrorists have been transported from Mafa, a town located in the Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.It was gathered that the bodies of the victims had been taken to Babbangida General Hospital in preparation for a mass burial scheduled for 10 am.The burial will be attended
Boko Haram Insurgents Attack Shiite School In Yobe, Three Killed

In a brutal act of terrorism, suspected Boko Haram militants launched a deadly assault on Faudiya School in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack targeted an educational institution affiliated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a prominent Shia sect, transforming the school into a scene of tragedy.According to sources who

3 Yobe Student Reportedly Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen

No fewer than three students of Faudiya School in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State have been confirmed d3ad after an attack by gunmen at the school early FridayThe school is reported to belong to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria — a Shiia sect.The gunmen, who haven’t been ascertained whether they are members of the dreaded Boko Haram

Army Arrests Suspect, Mallam Auwal Sule For Smuggling Seed Planters In Yobe

Troops of Forward Operations Base in Potiskum, Yobe State, have arrested a 40-year-old man, Mallam Auwal Sule, for attempting to smuggle farm machinery recently distributed by the state government, out of the state.In a statement yesterday, Special Adviser to Yobe state Governor on Security Matters, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam, (retd), sai
Yobe Troops Arrest 40-Year-Old Man, Mallam Auwal Sule Smuggling Farm Machinery Out Of State

Troops from the Forward Operations Base in Potiskum, Yobe State, have apprehended a 40-year-old man attempting to smuggle recently distributed farm machinery out of the state. The arrest was announced in a statement on Sunday by Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (retd), Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Yobe State Governor.The suspect,
₦8 Million Recovered As Police Arrest Four Kidnappers In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers in the state.The sum of ₦8 million, which allegedly constitutes a portion of the ransom obtained from the families of their victims, was recovered by the operatives of the Fika Division of the Yobe State Police Command.Leadership quoted a source within the Command to have verif
VIDEO: Angry Protesting Youths Invade Yobe State Government House

Recently, the Yobe State Government House was invaded by irate youths protesting against economic hardship and bad governance. The protesters, part of a larger national movement, expressed their frustrations over the poor economic conditions and accused elected officials of neglecting their duties and engaging in corruption.The protest in Yobe beg