Boko Haram burns Emir’s palace in fresh attack in Yobe State

Boko Haram insurgents on Saturday afternoon, October 5th burnt a
section of the Emir of Jajare’s Palace in Babangida headquarters of
Tarmuwa Local Government of Yobe State.

Eyewitnesses said the insurgents entered the town in a commando style
and headed straight to the emirs palace but the Emir had left the
palace two hours before the arrival of the insurgents.

Apparently, in a show of anger, the insurgents decided to burn a
section of the palace and carted away with an escort Hilux van (vehicle)
of the Emir. A resident of Babangida said the insurgents were on a
mission to eliminate the District Head in a revenge mission.

The source  told The Nation that the District Head had earlier gave
an intelligent report that led to the elimination of some Boko Haram in
his domain who were kidnapping locales for ransom.  Information
available also indicated that the attack on the town created pandemonium
in the entire town as many villagers who came to the market scampered
for their lives.