Yobe LG Vice Chairman Assaulted by Soldiers Amid Tensions

Nur, the Vice Chairman of Geidam Local Government in Yobe State, reported that he was assaulted by soldiers from the 159 Battalion on Friday morning. He claimed the soldiers beat him even after he identified himself as the Vice Chairman and chief security officer in the absence of the Chairman.

The incident took place amid heightened security tensions in Geidam following an exchange of fire between security forces and suspected Boko Haram terrorists. Nur stated that he went out to assess the situation after observing residents fleeing the town.

He alleged that one soldier struck him on the forehead, causing heavy bleeding, while another injured his hand. Nur was receiving treatment in an emergency room at the time he communicated with reporters and shared photographs of his injuries.

He emphasized that no curfew had been officially announced in the state and expressed concern over the indiscriminate assaults on residents by soldiers.