Boko Haram on Friday attacked Geidam, Yobe State, the home town of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali. The PUNCH gathered that the attackers invaded the town on Friday evening and laid siege on some parts of the town. According to a source, the terrorists attacked the heart of the town, burning shops and shooting indiscriminately in a gun battle with troops. He said the attackers are inside the town, causing destruction. The insurgents had also attacked Geidam in February, kidnapping three Customs officers.

Source: Punch April 23, 2021 20:26 UTC