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Security Operatives Repel Break-in Attempt On VP Shettima’s Residence In Borno

by Francis Okoye
4 months ago
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An attempt to break into the Maiduguri residence of Vice President Kashim Shettima in the early hours of Wednesday was foiled by security operatives in Borno State.

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The Vice President’s countryhome is located in the New GRA area, Gwange 3 Ward, off Bama Road, Maiduguri, the State capital.

According to a security source, the intruder, who was eventually arrested, attempted to breach the perimeter fence at approximately 5:30am. approaching the compound through the back route by the Gadabul River.

“He mounted the perimeter wall, which is well fortified with security wire through the Gadabul River bank, unaware of the security surveillance put in place,” the source disclosed.

“Our men rounded him up and shot his leg when he tried to escape and was taken to hospital in the morning,” he added.

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At the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, a staff member confirmed that the suspect, identified in the hospital record as Musa Ibrahim, was brought in by security operatives.

“He was brought to the trauma centre by security operatives around 8:15am, but I cannot comment on his health status,” the hospital source said.

The suspect is said to be a resident of either Meri or Maduganari area of Maiduguri and is reportedly married with children.

The Borno State Police Command was yet to comment on the incident.


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