The Boko Haram rampage continued yesterday in Damaturu,Yobe
State, with members of the sect setting the residence of the
mother-in-law of Governor Ibrahim Gaidam ablaze.
That was less than 24 hours after giving a
similar treatment to the masts of some telecommunication companies in the state
capital and in Bauchi, Maiduguri, Kano and Potiskum.
The house was first attacked six months ago during which
the occupants were robbed of their jewellery.
Police Commissioner Patrick Egbuniwe confirmed the incident.
He told reporters that the gun-wielding men stormed the
house on Gashua Road and ordered all the occupants out before setting it
ablaze.
He said: ”We got a report that the house of the mother-
in-law of Governor Ibrahim Gaidam was burnt down by unknown gunmen suspected to
be members of the Boko Haram sect.
“When they got to the house, everybody was asked to
come of the house before they finally set it on fire. No life was lost.”
Meanwhile, four persons have been arrested in
connection with the attacks on telecoms masts in Damaturu, the Joint Task Force
(JTF) has announced.
The suspects were arrested along Gujba Road
allegedly on their way to burning down more masts.
The JTF said the suspects were traced to Buni Yadi
where they targeted to the mast there.
The JTF appealed for public understanding
by giving information on the activities of the sect.
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