Boko Haram: Borno Residents Flee To Yobe In Their Thousands

The Yobe State Police Command has stated that residents of four local governments in Borno State have been forced to flee into communities in the state.

This was made known in a statement on Thursday by the Public Relations Officer for the Command, Dungus Abdulkarim.

According to the police spokesperson, the Borno local governments include Gubio, Magumeri, Kaga and Konduga.

He stated that Boko Haram terrorist attack was behind the large movement from these LGAs into Yobe.

“They are believed to have relocated from their ancestral homes due to incessant attacks by unknown gunmen terrorising their communities while in search of food items and other valuables.

“In a proactive move, 2,000 migrants so far have been profiled by the command for security reasons while the influx of persons into the state is yet ongoing.

“The migrants have so far settled in areas which include Geidam, Tarmuwa, and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State as well as Isori, Kuka Reta, Kasesa and Kalallawa Villages around the state capital, Damaturu.

“The Command has commenced an investigation with regards to the cause of the migration while emplacing necessary strategies to ensure public safety and prevent criminal elements from taking advantage of the situation.

“In this vein, the Command urges the good people of Yobe State to be vigilant and report all suspicious person(s), object(s) and Vehicle(s) to the nearest Police Station/formation,” he said.