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Bomb Explosion Rocks Yobe Livestock Market

by Olakunle Olasanmi and Hussaini Jirgi
1 year ago
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Two bombs exploded at Buni Yadi Cattle market of Yobe state on Friday, killing one girl and four people injured, witnesses and security said.

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One of the  Eyes witnesses, Musa Hassan Yadi, told LEADERSHIP via a telephone conversation that the incident happened at around 12:57, with multiple injuries.

Also, shortly after the incident, the spokesman of the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Muhammad Shehu, confirmed that another IED planted in the market was discovered and successfully detonated by the Army.

He explained that the (1) only explosion victim is currently receiving treatment at a health facility in Buni Yadi.

He stressed the incident was a planted IED and not a suicide bombing incident.

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A credible source from the security personnel confirmed that the security agencies had swiftly commenced an investigation into the incident.

The source added that it has also deployed the Anti-Bomb Squad Unit and other relevant command units to ensure that the perpetrators are Arrested and brought to justice.

Another resident, Baba Lawan, did not say how many people were killed but told LEADERSHIP that a bomb blast was responsible for the deaths.

The first blast ripped through the primary famous cattle marker, where one girl was among the victims. The second bomb went off at an entrance gate

Some residents who don’t want their names to be printed said that one girl died in the explosion at the cattle market, and four wounded people have been evacuated to hospital.

Our Correspondent reports that No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack in Buni Yadi, Yobe state

We Won’t  Compromise Security In Yobe, Says Gov. Buni

Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni has assured that the government would not compromise peace and security across the state.

The governor, who was responding to the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) planted at Buni Yadi market, stated that the security operatives were on high alert and top of the situation.

Buni said that, From the reports, there is just a casualty of a young girl hawking water at the cattle market who stepped on the concealed IED and survived with an injury on her leg.

A Statement signed and issued by Mamman Mohammed, DG Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Buni, directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to evacuate the lone casualty to the State University Teaching Hospital for treatment.

According to the statement, the security operatives carefully worked on the details, including the suspects and their entry route.

He added, “ There is huge progress in the ongoing investigation. “We will not relent; we will not allow anyone or group to reverse the progress made in the security of our state.

He called on the people to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons and movements in their areas. “Together, we will always win the battle of good over evil.”

Meanwhile, the army ordinance has successfully removed two other undetonated explosives planted in the market.

 

Court Convicts 125 Boko Haram Terrorists, Financiers

No fewer than 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers have been convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State.

They were convicted of charges bordering on terrorism, terrorism financing, rendering material support, and cases relating to International Criminal Court (ICC) criminality.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), is superintending over the trial in conjunction with the Office of the vNational Security Adviser.

The trials held under Giwa Project Kanji Phase Five, between Tuesday and Wednesday, were before five Federal High Court judges led by Justice Binta Nyako.

Justices Joyce Abdulmalik, Emeka Nwite, Obiora Egwuatu, and Mobolaji Olajuwon are also present.

The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mohammed Babadoko Abubakar, led the prosecution team, while Mr Abdulfatai Bakre led the defence team from the Legal Aids Council.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) are also in attendance as international observers.

The courts convicted 85 persons for terrorism financing, 22 for ICC-related crimes, while others were convicted for terrorism. They were sentenced to various jail terms.

It is also noteworthy that 400 defendants who have completed their sentences have been moved to Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe State for rehabilitation, deradicalisation, and subsequent reintegration.


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