PHOTOS: Yobe
PHOTOS: Yobe Vigilantes Kill Kidnappers, Arrest others
in Damaturu
Members of a Vigilante Group in Yobe State have ambushed and
killed notorious kidnappers in Damaturu.
The bodies of three of the kidnappers and three others that were
arrested by the vigilantes
The suspected kidnappers were alleged to have kidnapped a a
local community leader after they had collected huge ransom from
their victims.
Meanwhile a situation report sighted by PRNigeria[1] claimed that ground
forces and police were involved in the operation.
The report stated that, “Kidnappers numbering about 15, armed
with AK 47 rifles reportedly stormed Kasesa community, Damaturu
LGA, and kidnapped a wealthy Fulani Alhaji.
“The kidnappers were reported to have collected NGN 4 million
and still went away with the man.
“However, GF/NPF ambushed the kidnappers, killing 3, arrested 4
and rescued the victim.
“The arrested kidnappers currently undergoing interrogation at
the Police station.”