Buni Yadi, the headquarters of Gujba local government area of Yobe
state, early hours of today, witnessed an attack by unknown gunmen who
razed a police station to the ground, two churches and a primary school.
Three policemen were killed in the attack on the station and several weapons stolen.
According to residents of the town, the gunmen struck around 2:45am
and burnt a church at Goni Shuaibu and another at Hayin Dogo as well as
the Central Primary School and the Divisional Police station.
JTF spokesman, Lt. Lazarus Eli also confirmed the attack as he
announced security beef up in the area “…JTF responded swiftly to the
distress call and beefed up security in the town in order to forestall
further attacks” he said.
