Military and police men early this morning begun a shoot-out
over an issue that is yet to be ascertain in Damaturu the Yobe state capital.
However, no death or injury has been reported as at the time
of filling this report.
The Army spokesman in Damaturu, Colonel K.O
Ogunsanya confirmed the shoot-out
He said they are investigating the matter to know “What
transpired and who and who among their men were involved.”
He added that “a statement would be issued as soon as they
get to the root of the matter“.
Daily Trust reports that the violent clash between the
security operatives started at Presidential Lodge, around 6am and lasted up to
10am.
A security source told our correspondent that the quarrel is
connected to the abduction of the Mopol commandant in charge 41,
Damaturu.
“Yesterday, the Commandant was moving in a convoy when a man
intercepted, and the police attached to him harassed the man, not knowing that
he is an Army officer. Later this morning, the Army kidnapped the
commandant,”he said
He said that the Mobile Police went to the Presidential
lodge to free the commandant and the fracas ensued.
Our correspondent report that the shoot-out has caused
serious panic in the state capital forcing traders and government workers to
retire home because of the uncertainly.
By Hamisu Kabir
Matazu
