Suspected Boko Haram fighters carried out an early morning raid in Geidam, the headquarters of Geidam Local Government Area in Yobe State, destroying multiple vehicles in the process.
Among the vehicles set on fire was a truck reportedly loaded with goods valued at several million naira.According to eyewitness accounts from residents, the assailants entered the town around 4:30 a.m. on Friday while most residents were still asleep.
They targeted vehicles parked directly in front of the Geidam Local Government Secretariat, setting four of them ablaze before withdrawing from the area.Local sources said the attack caused panic in the community, with many residents forced to flee their homes as the fire spread.
No immediate reports of casualties have been confirmed, but the destruction of commercial goods has raised concerns over economic losses for traders and transporters in the area.Security operatives are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Residents have called for increased patrols and surveillance around the secretariat and other public facilities to prevent a recurrence.
The attack is the latest in a series of security incidents affecting communities in northeastern Nigeria. Authorities have continued to urge vigilance as efforts to restore stability in the region remain ongoing.
