Crime
ISWAP fighters raid Borno hospital, set telecoms mast on fire
Suspected fighters of the Islamic States of West African Province (ISWAP), attacked a community hospital and burnt down a telecommunications mast in Mugumeri Local Government Area of Borno State on Wednesday, November 3.
DailyTrust reports that the suspected fighters of the Islamic States of West African Province (ISWAP), stole some drugs and other medical consumables from the hospital during the raid.
A security source disclosed that they divided themselves into two groups.
While the military exchanged gunfire with a group of the ISWAP fighters, the other group snuck into the hospital to steal drugs, a refrigerator and some bedsheets.
“They attacked the town from behind, burning down Airtel Mast and ransacking the hospital. They went away with drugs, a refrigerator and some bedsheets,” the source said.
Magumeri is some 40 kilometers away from Maiduguri, the state capital.
-
Crime5 days agoServing police officers arrested with firearms amid escalating Cross River communal crisis
-
Latest4 days agoHigh Court opens hearing on Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 presidential eligibility
-
Latest3 days agoNigerian Senate reverses standing orders amendment over constitutional concerns
-
Latest12 hours agoWike loyalists dominate As APC clears 33 aspirants for Rivers Assembly primaries, 65 disqualified
-
News1 day agoLagos Assembly Firm Up Taxes, Tightens Noose On Illegal Levy Collection