Suspected Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents launched a predawn attack on Geidam town on Saturday, leaving one person dead and a trail of destruction.
According to Zagazola Makama, a security analyst based in Lake Chad, intelligence sources disclosed that the attack occurred around 3:30 a.m. when the insurgents stormed the town, unleashing explosives indiscriminately.
Two vehicles belonging to customs officials were torched during the assault. In a disturbing act of desecration, the attackers also set fire to the grave of Khalifah Ayiloma, located in Kolori Ward.
The residence of Dahiru Muhammadu, a 60-year-old night watchman stationed opposite Geidam Polytechnic, was also attacked. Muhammadu sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and was rushed to Geidam Specialist Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
The attack has sparked concerns about the escalating insecurity in the region.
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