Yobe residents mobilise, kill 3 armed robbers over brutal attack on popular market
Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robber who orchestrated an attack on the popular Ngalda Monday Market in Fika Local Government Area of the state.
According to Police report, the people of Ngalda Town mobilised and killed three of the robbers, while three others escaped with injuries.
The attack, which occurred in the wee hours of Monday night, has left several people dead and many others injured.
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Sources said the gunmen looted POS shops and stalls, making off with large sums of money and valuables.
According to a release from the Yobe state police public relations office, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said on Monday, January 20th, a group of six armed robbers, led by Datti Alhaji Dadji of Ngalda Town, attacked three shops at Ngalda Market.
“The incident resulted in seven fatalities and eleven injuries. The robbers made off with approximately sixteen million five hundred thousand naira.
“In response, the people of Ngalda Town mobilised and killed three of the robbers, while three others escaped with injuries.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a team of patrol officers to Alhaji Dadji’s house, where they recovered a locally made pistol with three cartridges. Alhaji Dadji was arrested and is currently in police custody, facing interrogation as the investigation unfolds.
“The victims and corpses were evacuated to the General Hospital Fika for medical treatment and autopsy.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident and called for calm. He tasked personnel to arrest fleeing syndicate members and urged the public to assist the command with credible information.
“The Command commiserates with the victims’ families and assures that the criminals will face the full wrath of the law,” the statement said.
However, sources from Ngalda town confirmed that one Alhaji Yau Mai Provision was killed in the attack, although the exact number of fatalities is still unknown.
The Ngalda Monday Market is one of the largest and busiest markets in Yobe State, attracting traders and customers from across the region.
The attack has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for increased security measures to protect the market and its patrons.
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